CVE-2008-5002 is an insecure method vulnerability in the ChilkatCrypt2.ChilkatCrypt2.1 ActiveX control (ChilkatCrypt2.dll 4.3.2.1) within the Chilkat Crypt ActiveX Component. This flaw allows remote attackers to create and overwrite arbitrary files using the WriteFile method. With a CVSS score of 9.3 (Critical), the vulnerability has a network attack vector, medium attack complexity, and results in complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA KEV, exploit code is publicly available, including Metasploit modules and ExploitDB entries, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:chilkat_software:chilkat_crypt_activex_control:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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