CVE-2008-6959 describes an insecure method vulnerability in the Chilkat Socket ActiveX control (ChilkatSocket.ChilkatSocket.1) within ChilkatSocket.dll version 2.3.1.1, affecting Chilkat Software's Chilkat Socket product. This flaw allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files using the SaveLastError method. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this vulnerability is critical, indicating a network-based attack with medium complexity that can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog or Hot List, exploit code for arbitrary file creation is publicly available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:chilkatsoft:chilkat_socket:*:2.3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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