How severe is CVE-2008-0015?

CVE-2008-0015 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10, rated HIGH. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2008-0015?

Affected package information for CVE-2008-0015 is not yet fully mapped. Check the official advisory links for details.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0015?

No fixed version has been published for CVE-2008-0015 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates, apply mitigations recommended by the vendor, and use O3 Security to track when a fix becomes available in your stack.

Is CVE-2008-0015 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 7 known exploit references for CVE-2008-0015, including 2 documented proof-of-concept exploits on Exploit-DB and 5 in-the-wild exploitations observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2008-0015?

CVE-2008-0015 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 81.6%, placing it in the 99th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A score above 50% indicates significantly elevated exploitation risk — immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Is CVE-2008-0015 in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog?

Yes. CVE-2008-0015 ( Microsoft Windows Video ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability) was added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2026-02-17. CISA required all US federal civilian agencies to remediate this vulnerability by 2026-03-10. The required action was: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Being listed in the KEV catalog is the strongest possible confirmation of active exploitation — treat this as a critical priority.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-0015?

CVE-2008-0015 is classified as Buffer Overflow (CWE-119), CWE-121 (CWE-121). These weakness types describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation. This is a high-impact weakness class that often enables remote code execution or data exposure.

Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2008-0015?

CVE-2008-0015 affects microsoft windows 2003 server; microsoft windows xp. Check the affected-products list on this page against your deployed version to confirm exposure.

When was CVE-2008-0015 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2008-0015 was published on July 7, 2009 and was last updated on April 21, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

CISA KEV·Added 2026-02-17 — agencies required to remediate by 2026-03-10

CVE-2008-0015

HIGH

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,…

Published

Jul 7, 2009

Updated

Apr 21, 2026

Affected

0 pkgs

Patched

None yet

Exploits

7 known

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

81.6%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Very High Risk99th percentile0.00%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.

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."

Affected Products

2 products · 5 configurations

windows 2003 servermicrosoft

all

windows xpmicrosoft

all

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

EDB-9108remotewindows✓ Verified

Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 Video - ActiveX Remote Buffer Overflow

by David Kennedy (ReL1K) · Jul 10, 2009

Exploit-DB Source

EDB-16615localwindows✓ Verified

Microsoft DirectShow - 'msvidctl.dll' MPEG-2 Memory Corruption (MS09-032/MS09-037) (Metasploit)

by Metasploit · Apr 30, 2010

Exploit-DB Source

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