CVE-2008-0015—Microsoft Windows Video ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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2026-02-17 · last modified February 18, 2026

Metadata

CVE ID:: CVE-2008-0015
Project:: Microsoft
Product:: Windows
Date Added:: 2026-02-17
Due Date:: 2026-03-10
Last Updated:: February 18, 2026

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Windows Video ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:: Unknown

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.