Buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows_2003_server
CVE-2008-0015
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, Ser…
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.767 (99.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Microsoft Windows_2003_server
- Microsoft Windows_xp
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
Required 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.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (vdb-entry, Broken Link, x_refsource_BID)
- cve@mitre.org (US Government Resource, x_refsource_CERT, third-party-advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_MISC, Broken Link)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_OSVDB, vdb-entry, Broken Link)
- cve@mitre.org (Broken Link, signature, x_refsource_OVAL, vdb-entry)
- cve@mitre.org (vdb-entry, Broken Link, x_refsource_BID)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_SECUNIA, Broken Link, third-party-advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_MS, vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (Broken Link, signature, x_refsource_OVAL, vdb-entry)
- cve@mitre.org (vdb-entry, Broken Link, x_refsource_VUPEN)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0015?
- CVE-2008-0015 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows_2003_server, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2009-07-07.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0015?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2008-0015 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2008-0015 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2026-02-17), indicating it is being actively exploited. 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.