CVE-2008-0015
HighExploitedPublic exploitStack-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,…
Published Jul 7, 2009 · Updated Apr 21, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2008-0015 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Windows 2003 Server (Microsoft), Windows Xp (Microsoft).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jul 7, 2009. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
77%
Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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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."
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Feb 17, 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jul 7, 2009 | Mar 10, 2026 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jul 7, 2009 | Mar 10, 2026 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Feb 17, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
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.
Affected Products
5 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 2003 ServerMicrosoft | See advisory | n/a |
| Windows XpMicrosoft | See advisory | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 7, 2009
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jul 7, 2009
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jul 7, 2009
Added to CISA KEV
Feb 17, 2026
Added to ENISA EUVD
Feb 17, 2026
Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
- CWE-121 Stack-based Buffer Overflow
References
- advisoryMS09-032
- advisoryMS09-037
- advisoryhttp://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/972890.mspx
- exploithttp://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=6733
- exploitMSF msvidctl_mpeg2.rb
FAQ
Common Questions.
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 remo…
Affected: Windows 2003 Server (Microsoft); Windows Xp (Microsoft). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jul 7, 2009.
Yes. It was added on Feb 17, 2026 with a federal remediation due date of Mar 10, 2026.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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