CVE-2007-2848: Stack-based buffer overflow in the SetPath function in the shComboBox ActiveX control (shcmb80.ocx) in Sky Sof

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HIGH 10.0MITIGATEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2848 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting shcombobox activex control, shell megapack activex. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in the SetPath function in the shComboBox ActiveX control (shcmb80.ocx) in Sky Software Shell MegaPack ActiveX 8.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.6% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-05-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sky software

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-05-24 18:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sky software shcombobox activex control MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy shcombobox-activex-control || rpm -q shcombobox-activex-control || shcombobox-activex-control --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

sky software shell megapack activex DOWNGRADE

Affected: 8.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy shell-megapack-activex || rpm -q shell-megapack-activex || shell-megapack-activex --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison shell-megapack-activex sudo apt install shell-megapack-activex=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0> sudo apt-mark hold shell-megapack-activex

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list shell-megapack-activex sudo dnf downgrade shell-megapack-activex-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0> sudo dnf versionlock add shell-megapack-activex

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-2848?

shcombobox activex control: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; shell megapack activex: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-2848 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2848 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2007-2848 affect?

CVE-2007-2848 affects shcombobox activex control, shell megapack activex. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Stack-based buffer overflow in the SetPath function in the shComboBox ActiveX control (shcmb80.ocx) in Sky Software Shell MegaPack ActiveX 8.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument. NOTE: the provenance of t

How urgent is CVE-2007-2848?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

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