Chilkatsoft Chilkat Socket 2.3.1.1 ActiveX Control ChilkatSocket.dll SaveLastError Remote Code Execution
CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in Chilkatsoft Chilkat Socket 2.3.1.1. This vulnerability affects the function SaveLastError
in the library ChilkatSocket.dll of the component ActiveX Control. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
Insecure method vulnerability in the Chilkat Socket ActiveX control (ChilkatSocket.ChilkatSocket.1) in ChilkatSocket.dll 2.3.1.1 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via the SaveLastError method. NOTE: this might be related to CVE-2008-1647.
The weakness was shared 11/17/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at milw0rm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-6959 since 08/11/2009. 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 current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 08/13/2021).
After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. 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 (46657).
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.3
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Exploiting
Class: Remote Code ExecutionCWE: Unknown
ATT&CK: Unknown
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⛔Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2008-6959 (🔍)
X-Force: 46657
SecurityFocus: 32333 - Chilkat Socket ActiveX 'SaveLastError()' Arbitrary File Overwrite Vulnerability
Secunia: 32738
OSVDB: 49902 - Chilkat Socket ChilkatSocket.ChilkatSocket.1 ActiveX (ChilkatSocket.dll) SaveLastError() Method Arbitrary File Overwrite
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entry
Created: 03/18/2015 15:15Updated: 08/13/2021 23:42
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (52), 08/22/2017 11:33 (7), 08/13/2021 23:42 (3)
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