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Severity not suppliedCVE-2008-0015active

Microsoft Windows Video ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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Source data

Overview

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.

Impact & technical details

A separate impact classification is not supplied in this record. See the source advisory.

CVSS base score
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Affected products

  • Windows

Source guidance

Remediation

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

Patch availability is not confirmed by this dataset. Consult the vendor before selecting a remediation.

GTP recommendation · Rule-based guidance

Recommended next step

Prioritize an applicability review and follow the vendor mitigations and CISA required action. Confirm update availability with the vendor.

Authoritative sources & updates

Findings and update information come from the linked publishers. GTP compiles the public record and provides the recommendation above. CVSS ratings shown here come from Microsoft. NVD references provide additional public context.

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