Chilkat Software FTP 2.0 ActiveX ChilkatCert.dll Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Chilkat Software FTP 2.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality in the library ChilkatCert.dll of the component ActiveX. This manipulation causes Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2008-4583. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Chilkat Software FTP 2.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part in the library ChilkatCert.dll of the component ActiveX. 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. The summary by CVE is:

Insecure method vulnerability in the Chilkat FTP 2.0 ActiveX component (ChilkatCert.dll) allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a full pathname in the SavePkcs8File method.

The weakness was released 10/15/2008 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2008-4583. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

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 databases at X-Force (40116), SecurityFocus (BID 27540†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-30919†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

01/31/2008 🔍
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10/15/2008 +257 days 🔍
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04/06/2011 +903 days 🔍
03/17/2015 +1441 days 🔍
10/15/2024 +3500 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2008-4583 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-4583
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-44551
X-Force: 40116
SecurityFocus: 27540 - Chilkat FTP 'ChilkatCert.dll' ActiveX Control Insecure Method Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 30919 - Chilkat FTP 2.0 ActiveX component Remote Insecure Method Vulnerability, High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 10/15/2024 10:33
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (45), 03/20/2017 09:31 (12), 08/02/2021 14:11 (4), 10/15/2024 10:33 (18)
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Cache ID: 216:D12:103

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