Repost: Buffer overflow in Microsoft DirectX Files Viewer xweb.ocx (<2,0,16,15) ActiveX sample

Hi BugTraq reader, I would like to inform you about security issue in DirectX Files Viewer control was available on ActiveX gallery page http://activex.microsoft.com/activex site but fixed not so long time ago. ========================================================= Overview: Risk: High...

Security Update for DirectX 9.0 (KB839643)

A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to cause DirectX, or applications using DirectX, to become unresponsive. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer...

Security Update for Windows XP (819696)

An identified security issue in Microsoft® DirectX® could allow an attacker to run programs on a computer running Microsoft® Windows® XP. The attacker would first have to send you an e-mail message or entice you into visiting a malicious Web site. You can help protect your computer by installing...

Security Update for DirectX 9 for Windows 2000 (KB941568)

A security issue has been identified in Microsoft DirectShow that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your comput...