PT-2008-3200 · Chilkat · Chilkathttp

Shinnai · Published 2008-04-02 · Updated 2017-09-29 · CVE-2008-1647

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

9.3

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions ChilkatHttp versions 2.4.0.0, 2.3.0.0, and earlier

Description The issue concerns the exposure of an unsafe method in the ChilkatHttp ActiveX controls, specifically the SaveLastError method, which can be exploited by remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files.

Recommendations For versions 2.4.0.0, 2.3.0.0, and earlier, consider disabling the SaveLastError method in the ChilkatHttp ActiveX controls to prevent exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Exploit

RCE

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Related Identifiers

CVE-2008-1647

Affected Products

Chilkathttp

References · 8

• 🔥 https://exploit-db.com/exploits/7594 · Exploit
• 🔥 https://exploit-db.com/exploits/5338 · Exploit
• 🔥 http://securityfocus.com/bid/28546 · Exploit
• 🔥 http://shinnai.altervista.org/index.php?mod=02_Forum&group=Security&argument=Remote_performed_exploits&topic=1207033569.ff.php · Exploit
• http://secunia.com/advisories/29581 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-1647 · Security Note
• http://vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1050/references · Note
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45988 · Note