CVE-2008-5002 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via the WriteFile method in Chilkat Crypt ActiveX, potentially leading to code execution.
- 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-2008-5002?
CVE-2008-5002 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Nov 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
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.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5002?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Chilkat Software Chilkat Crypt Activex Control.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5002?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5002 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-2008-5002 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5002 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-22fr-q9q3-3hpx.