ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

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

Facts
VendorMicrosoft
ProductWindows
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV17 Feb 2026
CISA federal deadline10 Mar 2026

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Description (NVD)

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.

SOURCES

Other Microsoft flaws

Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.