CVE-2008-1647 describes a critical vulnerability in the ChilkatHttp ActiveX controls (versions 2.4.0.0, 2.3.0.0, and earlier) where the "SaveLastError" method is exposed and insecure. This allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files on a vulnerable system. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 9.3, indicating high severity due to its network-based attack vector, medium complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, exploit code is publicly available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.3.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:chilkat_software:chilkathttp_activex:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 2.4.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:chilkat_software:chilkathttp_activex:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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