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)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v2 metric
CVSS v2 base score 9.3 (High). Vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. This CVE predates CVSS v3 and has no v3 score from NVD.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.407 (98.6th percentile), scored .
Moderate probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — watch for active exploitation reports. 99th percentile — 98.6% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.407 · newest: 0.407 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Chilkat Software Crypt Activex Control — versions 2.1
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- securityreason.com/securityalert/4571 (third-party-advisory)
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46315 (vdb-entry)
- secunia.com/advisories/32513 (Vendor Advisory, third-party-advisory)
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6963 (exploit)
- www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2998 (vdb-entry)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/32073 (vdb-entry)
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.