CVE-2008-6959
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CVE-2008-6959 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Insecure method vulnerability in the Chilkat Socket ActiveX control (ChilkatSocket.ChilkatSocket.1) in ChilkatSocket.dll 2.3.1.1 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via the SaveLastError method. NOTE: this might be related to CVE-2008-1647.. EPSS estimates a 5.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Insecure method vulnerability in the Chilkat Socket ActiveX control (ChilkatSocket.ChilkatSocket.1) in ChilkatSocket.dll 2.3.1.1 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via the SaveLastError method. NOTE: this might be related to CVE-2008-1647.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilkatsoft | Chilkat Socket | All versions | 2.3.1.1 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32738Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32738Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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