CVE-2007-2848 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the Sky Software Shell MegaPack ActiveX control.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-2848?
CVE-2007-2848 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 May 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2848?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Sky Software Shcombobox Activex Control, Sky Software Shell Megapack Activex.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2848?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2848 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2007-2848 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-2848 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8x4r-rqvf-7mgm.