CVE-2008-5002

Chilkat Software Chilkat Crypt Active... - Improper Input Validation

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Description

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.

Exploits (3)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED

by Metasploit · rubyremotewindows

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16518

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exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED

by shinnai · htmlremotewindows

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6963

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metasploit WORKING POC EXCELLENT

by shinnai, jduck · rubypocwin

https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/browser/chilkat_crypt_writefile.rb

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References (6)

[Third Party Advisory] http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4571

[Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry] https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46315

[Vendor Advisory] http://secunia.com/advisories/32513

[Exploit, Third Party Advisory] https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6963

[Third Party Advisory] http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2998

[Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry] http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32073

Scores

EPSS 0.6842

EPSS Percentile 98.6%

Details

CWE

CWE-20

Status published

Products (1)

chilkat_software/chilkat_crypt_activex_control 2.1

Published Nov 10, 2008

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026