CVE-2008-1647

Description

The ChilkatHttp.ChilkatHttp.1 and ChilkatHttp.ChilkatHttpRequest.1 ActiveX controls in ChilkatHttp.dll 2.4.0.0, 2.3.0.0, and earlier in ChilkatHttp ActiveX expose the unsafe SaveLastError method, which allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Affected products

• chilkat_software / chilkathttp_activex2.3.0.0

References

• EXPLOIThttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5338
• MISChttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28546
• MISChttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45988
• VENDOR_ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1050/references
• MISChttp://www.shinnai.altervista.org/index.php?mod=02_Forum&group=Security&argument=Remote_performed_exploits&topic=1207033569.ff.php
• VENDOR_ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/29581