How severe is CVE-2007-2848?

CVE-2007-2848 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-2848 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2848?

CVE-2007-2848 primarily affects Sky Software Shcombobox Activex Control. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2848?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2007-2848 published?

CVE-2007-2848 was published on 2007-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2848

CVE-2007-2848 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sky Software Shcombobox Activex Control with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sky Software Shcombobox Activex Control
Published: 2007-05-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2848?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2007-2848?: CVE-2007-2848 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-2848 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2848?: CVE-2007-2848 primarily affects Sky Software Shcombobox Activex Control. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2848?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-2848 published?: CVE-2007-2848 was published on 2007-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:sky_software:shcombobox_activex_control:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sky_software:shell_megapack_activex:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*