CVE-2008-1044: Stack-based buffer overflow in the Quantum Streaming Player (Quantum Streaming IE Player) ActiveX control (...

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This CVE affects an old Move Media Player browser component used through Internet Explorer ActiveX. A malicious web page could potentially trigger memory corruption and run code as the logged-in user. The public record does not identify a current patch, and the exposure is mainly legacy systems. Likely limited to legacy Windows endpoints with Move Media Player or Quantum Streaming IE Player installed and ActiveX execution enabled in Internet Explorer. The CVE source lists no CPEs or normalized affected product data. Prioritize this for legacy endpoint cleanup rather than broad emergency response. If the component exists on machines that browse the internet, remediation should be prompt because the impact is remote code execution. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for Move Media Player and the named Quantum Streaming DLLs.; Remove the player where there is no current business requirement.; Disable or block the QSP2IE.QSP2IE ActiveX control where possible..

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Jun 28, 2026, 19:27 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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