CVE-2008-0015
Confirmed PUBLISHEDStack-based buffer overflow in the CComVariant::ReadFromStream function in the Active Template Library (ATL), as used in the MPEG2TuneRequest...
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Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
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."
- CVE Published
- Jul 07, 2009
- Exploitation Reported
- Jul 07, 2009
- CVSS
- 8.8 High
- EPSS
- 76.6%
Affected Versions
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CVE References
- MS09-032 docs.microsoft.com · Vendor Advisory https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2...
- MS09-037 docs.microsoft.com · Vendor Advisory https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2...
- TA09-223A us-cert.gov · Third-Party Advisory http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-223A.html
- 36187 secunia.com · Third-Party Advisory http://secunia.com/advisories/36187
- TA09-187A us-cert.gov · Third-Party Advisory http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-187A.html
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- TA09-195A us-cert.gov · Third-Party Advisory http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-195A.html
- 20090706 Multiple Microsoft Video Control ActiveX Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities iss.net · Third-Party Advisory http://www.iss.net/threats/329.html
- VU#180513 kb.cert.org · Third-Party Advisory http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/180513
- 35558 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35558
- 55651 osvdb.org · VDB Entry http://osvdb.org/55651
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:6333 oval.cisecurity.org · VDB Entry https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.m...
- 35585 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35585
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:7436 oval.cisecurity.org · VDB Entry https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.m...
- ADV-2009-2232 vupen.com · VDB Entry http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2232
- 1022514 securitytracker.com · VDB Entry http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022514
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:6363 oval.cisecurity.org · VDB Entry https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.m...
- blogs.technet.com/srd/archive/2009/08/11/ms09-037-why-we-are-u... blogs.technet.com · CVE Record http://blogs.technet.com/srd/archive/2009/08/11/ms09-037-why-we-are-u...
- csis.dk/dk/nyheder/nyheder.asp csis.dk · CVE Record http://www.csis.dk/dk/nyheder/nyheder.asp?tekstID=799
- isc.sans.org/diary.html isc.sans.org · CVE Record http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=6733
- microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/972890.mspx microsoft.com · CVE Record http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/972890.mspx
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
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Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CVE First | 2009-07-07 23:00 UTC |
| CISA | 2026-06-02 14:03 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/browser/msvidctl_mpeg2.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2009-07-07 23:00:00 UTC · CVE
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2025-04-28 15:02:41 UTC
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/browser/msvidctl_mpeg2.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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14:03 UTC about 2 months ago14:03 UTC · about 2 months ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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23:00 UTC about 17 years ago23:00 UTC · about 17 years ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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23:00 UTC about 17 years ago23:00 UTC · about 17 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 18 years ago00:00 UTC · over 18 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
Automate This Intelligence with the Pro API
Confidence scoring, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2008-0015
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"epss_score": 0.76647,
"exploit_status": {
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"active_exploitation_observed": false
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