CVE advisoryKnown Exploit
CVE-2009-1537
Microsoft DirectX could allow external attacker to take control of the computer
Halo Surface Signal: 1 out of 5 — much less likely to be public-facing.
An external attacker can exploit Microsoft DirectX by tricking a user into opening a malicious media file. This allows the attacker to gain full control of the computer, enabling unauthorized access and the installation of harmful software.