CVE-2008-7022 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary programs via the LoadXmlEmail method in the Chilkat IMAP ActiveX control, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2008-7022?
CVE-2008-7022 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Aug 2009. 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 ChilkatMail_v7_9.dll in the Chilkat Software IMAP ActiveX control (ChilkatMail2.ChilkatMailMan2.1) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via the LoadXmlEmail method.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-7022?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Chilkatsoft Chilkat Imap Activex Control.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7022?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-7022 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2008-7022 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-7022 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p6r4-vm36-7vhj.