CVE-2008-0015
What it is
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."
At a glance
- Exploitability
- Can be exploited over the network without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
- In the wild
- CISA lists this as exploited in real attacks. Treat as urgent.
- Fix
- A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.
Timeline
- ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
- PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
- 2026-02-17 Exploited in the wildAdded to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list
- 2026-03-10 Remediation deadlineCISA's due date for federal agencies to fix it
- Last updatedMost recent change to the record
Why it ranks here
- Exploited in the wild: yes, CISA lists it. This puts it above everything that is not.
- Exploit odds: 76.6% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
- Severity: 8.8 HIGH (CVSS).
- Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.
Details
- Published
- Last modified
- Added to CISA KEV
- 2026-02-17
- Exploit probability
- 76.6% · EPSS, next 30 days
- Weakness
- CWE-119 · Buffer errors
- Record status
- Analyzed
Affected
- Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
- Microsoft Windows Xp
Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 8.8
- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
Raw vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Is it in your code?
Hand this to your coding agent. It searches your project for the affected products and checks versions. Nothing leaves your machine.
Read https://cve-list.com/agent/cve/CVE-2008-0015.md and follow it. Check whether this project is affected by CVE-2008-0015. Read only. Don't change anything and don't upload my code. Tell me yes, no or not sure, with the file as proof.
Fix and advisories
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/972890.mspx
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/972890.mspx
References
- http://blogs.technet.com/srd/archive/2009/08/11/ms09-037-why-we-are-using-cve-s-already-used-in-ms09-035.aspx
- http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=6733
- http://osvdb.org/55651
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36187
- http://www.csis.dk/dk/nyheder/nyheder.asp?tekstID=799
- http://www.iss.net/threats/329.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/180513
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/972890.mspx
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35558
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35585
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022514
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-187A.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-195A.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-223A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2232
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-032
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-037
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6333
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6363
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7436
- http://blogs.technet.com/srd/archive/2009/08/11/ms09-037-why-we-are-using-cve-s-already-used-in-ms09-035.aspx
- http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=6733
- http://osvdb.org/55651
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36187
- http://www.csis.dk/dk/nyheder/nyheder.asp?tekstID=799