CVE-2008-4343 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via ActiveX methods, potentially leading to code execution in specific browser configurations.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-4343?
CVE-2008-4343 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Sep 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The Chilkat XML ChilkatUtil.CkData.1 ActiveX control (ChilkatUtil.dll) 3.0.3.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to create, overwrite, and modify arbitrary files for execution via a call to the (1) SaveToFile, (2) SaveToTempFile, or (3) AppendBinary method. NOTE: this issue might only be exploitable in limited environments or non-default browser settings. NOTE: this can be leveraged for remote code execution by accessing files using hcp:// URLs.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4343?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Chilkat Software Chilkat Xml Activex Control.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4343?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4343 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2008-4343 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4343 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ph42-h265-7hfr.