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.
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.
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Details
- Vendor
- Microsoft
- Product
- Windows
- CVE
- CVE-2008-0015
- Affected versions
- Windows 2000: Windows 2000 SP4
Windows XP: Windows XP SP2
Windows XP: Windows XP SP3
Windows Server 2003: Windows Server 2003 SP2
Windows Vista: Vista Gold, SP1 and SP2
Windows Server 2008: Server 2008 Gold and SP2 (from the advisory and NVD; check the exact builds in the official advisory) - CVSS score
- 8.8
- Actively exploited
- Yes, listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
- CISA due date
- March 10, 2026 (deadline for US federal agencies: a good benchmark for you too)
- Source
- CISA KEV – original advisory
- Published
- February 17, 2026
The description and the recommended action are quoted from the public advisory; severity, exploitation status and affected versions are compiled automatically from public sources and may contain errors. The vendor's original advisory prevails: check it before taking action. This information is provided without warranty and does not replace a professional assessment.