Microsoft Windows Video ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2008-0015)
Severity: high · Patch status: unknown · Since 2026-02-17 · CVE-2008-0015
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. CISA added CVE-2008-0015 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on Feb 17, 2026, which means attackers are exploiting it in the wild.
What to do
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- US federal agencies must remediate by Mar 10, 2026 (BOD 22-01); treat that as the outer limit.
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