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CVE-2008-5002

9.3 · HIGH

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 arb…

Published Nov 10, 2008chilkat_softwareCWE-20EPSS 40.66%

Overview

CVE-2008-5002 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting chilkat_software chilkat_crypt_activex_control. It was published on November 10, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from chilkat_software. Update chilkat_crypt_activex_control to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/32513Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/4571Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/32073Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2998Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46315Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/6963Refsecunia.com/advisories/32513Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/4571Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/32073Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2998

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5002?

CVE-2008-5002 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting chilkat_software chilkat_crypt_activex_control. It was published on November 10, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-5002?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-5002?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from chilkat_software. Update chilkat_crypt_activex_control to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-5002?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-5002 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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