CVE-2008-0015
Microsoft Windows Video ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability - [Actively Exploited]
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the CComVariant::ReadFromStream function in the Active Template Library (ATL), as used in the MPEG2TuneRequest ActiveX control in msvidctl.dll in DirectShow, in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, and Server 2008 Gold and SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page, as exploited in the wild in July 2009, aka "Microsoft Video ActiveX Control Vulnerability."
INFO
Published Date :
July 7, 2009, 11:30 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 17, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
For the benefit of the cybersecurity community and network defenders—and to help every organization better manage vulnerabilities and keep pace with threat activity—CISA maintains the authoritative source of vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild.
Microsoft Windows Video ActiveX Control contains a remote code execution vulnerability. An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by constructing a specially crafted Web page. When a user views the Web page, the vulnerability could allow remote code execution. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the logged-on user.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Unknown
https://web.archive.org/web/20110305211119/https://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-032.mspx ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-0015
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2008-0015
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Apply the appropriate Microsoft security updates to address this vulnerability.
- Reboot the affected system if prompted.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2008-0015 has a 4 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2008-0015.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2008-0015 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2008-0015
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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Collection of proof-of-concept exploits written in Python that target vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer, Adobe Reader and Acrobat, Safari, and Opera.
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Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2008-0015 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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Daily CyberSecurity
CISA Adds Qualcomm and VMware Flaws to Known Exploited Catalog
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, adding two high-stakes flaws that are reportedly being weaponized in the wil ... Read more
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TheCyberThrone
CISA adds four vulnerabilities to KEV Catalog- Feb 17, 2026
CVSS Deep Dive, Exploit Chains, and Enterprise Risk AnalysisDeadline for Remediation: 10 March 2026KEV Status: Newly added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities CatalogRansomware Use: Not yet confir ... Read more
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CybersecurityNews
CISA Adds Windows Video ActiveX Control RCE Flaw to KEV Catalog Following Active Exploitation
CISA Adds Windows Video ActiveX Control RCE Flaw A long-dormant Microsoft Windows vulnerability, CVE-2008-0015, has been added to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog following evidence o ... Read more
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The Hacker News
CISA Flags Four Security Flaws Under Active Exploitation in Latest KEV Update
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Tuesday added four security flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation in th ... Read more
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Daily CyberSecurity
CISA Adds 2008 Windows Flaw & Chrome Zero-Day to KEV
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has updated its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog with four new entries. The agency has confirmed evidence of active exploitatio ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2008-0015 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Feb. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-121 Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2008-0015 -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://blogs.technet.com/srd/archive/2009/08/11/ms09-037-why-we-are-using-cve-s-already-used-in-ms09-035.aspx Added Reference http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=6733 Added Reference http://osvdb.org/55651 Added Reference http://secunia.com/advisories/36187 Added Reference http://www.csis.dk/dk/nyheder/nyheder.asp?tekstID=799 Added Reference http://www.iss.net/threats/329.html Added Reference http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/180513 Added Reference http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/972890.mspx Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35558 Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35585 Added Reference http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022514 Added Reference http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-187A.html Added Reference http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-195A.html Added Reference http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-223A.html Added Reference http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2232 Added Reference https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-032 Added Reference https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-037 Added Reference https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6333 Added Reference https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6363 Added Reference https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7436 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Oct. 12, 2018
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed Reference http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-037.mspx [No Types Assigned] Removed Reference http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-032.mspx [No Types Assigned] Added Reference https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-037 [No Types Assigned] Added Reference https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-032 [No Types Assigned] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Sep. 29, 2017
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed Reference http://oval.mitre.org/repository/data/getDef?id=oval:org.mitre.oval:def:7436 [No Types Assigned] Removed Reference http://oval.mitre.org/repository/data/getDef?id=oval:org.mitre.oval:def:6363 [No Types Assigned] Removed Reference http://oval.mitre.org/repository/data/getDef?id=oval:org.mitre.oval:def:6333 [No Types Assigned] Added Reference https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7436 [No Types Assigned] Added Reference https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6363 [No Types Assigned] Added Reference https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6333 [No Types Assigned] -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 08, 2009
Action Type Old Value New Value
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 8.8
Base CVSS Score: 9.3
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
80.64 }} -6.88%
score
0.99105
percentile