CVE-2008-0015
Microsoft Windows Video ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVSS
—
No CVSS
EPSS
76.6%
p100
KEV
YES
Feb 17, 2026
Exploit Today
80
0-100
Published: — · Last modified: —
Product
Microsoft / Windows
Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Video ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Added to KEV
Feb 17, 2026
Remediate by
Mar 10, 2026
Known ransomware use
No
Summary description
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.
Required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Notes
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