critical9.3Public exploit code
CVE-2008-5002
Insecure method vulnerability in the ChilkatCrypt2.ChilkatCrypt2.1 ActiveX control (ChilkatCrypt2.dll 4.3.2.1) in Chilkat Crypt ActiveX Component allows remote…
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Chilkat Crypt - ActiveX WriteFile Unsafe Method (Metasploit)2010-09-20 · remote · windows · Verified
- Chilkat Crypt - ActiveX Arbitrary File Creation/Execution2008-11-03 · remote · windows · Verified
Impact
Insecure method vulnerability in the ChilkatCrypt2.ChilkatCrypt2.1 ActiveX control (ChilkatCrypt2.dll 4.3.2.1) in Chilkat Crypt ActiveX Component allows remote attackers to create and overwrite arbitrary files via the WriteFile method. NOTE: this could be leveraged for code execution by creating executable files in Startup folders or by accessing files using hcp:// URLs. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chilkat Software | Chilkat Crypt Activex Control | Version 2.1 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32513
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4571
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32073
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2998
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46315
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6963
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32513
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4571
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32073
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2998
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46315
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6963