CVE-2007-2853: The VCDAPILibApi ActiveX control in vc9api.DLL 9.0.0.57 in Virtual CD 9.0.0.2 allows remote attackers to execu

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2853 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting vcdapilibapi activex control, virtual cd. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The VCDAPILibApi ActiveX control in vc9api.DLL 9.0.0.57 in Virtual CD 9.0.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a command line in the first argument to the VCDLaunchAndWait function.

Why this priority

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

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.7% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-05-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: h\+h

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 19:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

h\+h vcdapilibapi activex control DOWNGRADE

Affected: 9.0.0.57

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.0.0.57

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 9.0.0.57 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison vcdapilibapi-activex-control sudo apt install vcdapilibapi-activex-control=<VERSION_BEFORE_9.0.0.57> sudo apt-mark hold vcdapilibapi-activex-control

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

dnf --showduplicates list vcdapilibapi-activex-control sudo dnf downgrade vcdapilibapi-activex-control-<VERSION_BEFORE_9.0.0.57> sudo dnf versionlock add vcdapilibapi-activex-control

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.

h\+h virtual cd DOWNGRADE

Affected: 9.0.0.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.0.0.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy virtual-cd || rpm -q virtual-cd || virtual-cd --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 9.0.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison virtual-cd sudo apt install virtual-cd=<VERSION_BEFORE_9.0.0.2> sudo apt-mark hold virtual-cd

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

dnf --showduplicates list virtual-cd sudo dnf downgrade virtual-cd-<VERSION_BEFORE_9.0.0.2> sudo dnf versionlock add virtual-cd

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Virtual CD 9.0.0.2 - 'vc9api.DLL' Remote Shell Commands Execution

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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-2007-2853?

vcdapilibapi activex control: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; virtual cd: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-2853 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2853 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-2007-2853 affect?

CVE-2007-2853 affects vcdapilibapi activex control, virtual cd. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). The VCDAPILibApi ActiveX control in vc9api.DLL 9.0.0.57 in Virtual CD 9.0.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a command line in the first argument to the VCDLaunchAndWait function.

How urgent is CVE-2007-2853?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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