Improper input validation in Chilkat Software Crypt Activex Control
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 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.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.407 (98.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
Affected products
- Chilkat_software Chilkat_crypt_activex_control — versions 2.1
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_SREASON, third-party-advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_SECUNIA, Vendor Advisory, third-party-advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB)
- cve@mitre.org (vdb-entry, x_refsource_VUPEN)
- cve@mitre.org (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-5002?
- CVE-2008-5002 is a vulnerability in Chilkat Software Crypt Activex Control, classified under Improper Input Validation. Published 2008-11-10.
- Is CVE-2008-5002 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.