Chilkat Software Chilkat Xml Activex Control up to 3.0.3.0 ActiveX Control ChilkatUtil.dll input validation
CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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9.3 | $0-$5k | 0.00 |
A vulnerability has been found in Chilkat Software Chilkat Xml Activex Control up to 3.0.3.0 and classified as very critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block in the library ChilkatUtil.dll of the component ActiveX Control. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does
not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the
properties that are required to process the data safely and
correctly. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
The Chilkat XML ChilkatUtil.CkData.1 ActiveX control (ChilkatUtil.dll) 3.0.3.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to create, overwrite, and modify arbitrary files for execution via a call to the (1) SaveToFile, (2) SaveToTempFile, or (3) AppendBinary method. NOTE: this issue might only be exploitable in limited environments or non-default browser settings. NOTE: this can be leveraged for remote code execution by accessing files using hcp:// URLs.
The weakness was released 09/30/2008 by shinnai (Website). The advisory is available at milw0rm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-4343 since 09/30/2008. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/02/2021).
It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (45333).
Product
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.3
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Class: Input validationCWE: CWE-20
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Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timeline
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Sources
Advisory: milw0rm.com⛔Researcher: shinnai
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2008-4343 (🔍)
X-Force: 45333
Vulnerability Center: 19643 - Chilkat XML ChilkatUtil.dll Vulnerability Allows Remote Attackers to Overwrite Arbitrary Files, Medium
SecurityFocus: 31332 - Chilkat XML ActiveX Control Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 31951
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entry
Created: 03/17/2015 16:11Updated: 08/02/2021 10:21
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (54), 08/22/2017 11:27 (9), 08/02/2021 10:21 (3)
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