Chilkat Socket ActiveX 'SaveLastError()' Arbitrary File Overwrite Vulnerability
BID:32333
Info
Chilkat Socket ActiveX 'SaveLastError()' Arbitrary File Overwrite Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 32333 |
| Class: | Input Validation Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2008-6959 |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Nov 17 2008 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Apr 16 2015 05:51PM |
| Credit: | Underz0ne Crew |
| Vulnerable: |
Chilkat Socket 2.3.1.1 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
Chilkat Socket ActiveX 'SaveLastError()' Arbitrary File Overwrite Vulnerability
Chilkat Socket ActiveX control is prone to a vulnerability that lets attackers overwrite arbitrary files.
Successful exploits may result in denial-of-service conditions. Other attacks are also possible.
Chikat Socket ActiveX control 2.3.1.1 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Chilkat Socket ActiveX control is prone to a vulnerability that lets attackers overwrite arbitrary files.
Successful exploits may result in denial-of-service conditions. Other attacks are also possible.
Chikat Socket ActiveX control 2.3.1.1 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Exploit / POC
Chilkat Socket ActiveX 'SaveLastError()' Arbitrary File Overwrite Vulnerability
To exploit this issue, an attacker must entice an unsuspecting victim into viewing a malicious web page.
The following example exploit code is available:
To exploit this issue, an attacker must entice an unsuspecting victim into viewing a malicious web page.
The following example exploit code is available:
Solution / Fix
Chilkat Socket ActiveX 'SaveLastError()' Arbitrary File Overwrite Vulnerability
Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].
Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].
References
Chilkat Socket ActiveX 'SaveLastError()' Arbitrary File Overwrite Vulnerability
References:
References:
- Chilkat Software Homepage (Chilkat Software)
- Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 240797 (Microsoft)