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CVE-2008-4584

MediumPublished

Insecure method vulnerability in Chilkat Mail 7.8 ActiveX control (ChilkatCert.dll) allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a full pathname...

Published: Oct 15, 2008
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jan 29, 2008

Primary CVSS

6.8/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

4.7%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 91.4%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Insecure method vulnerability in Chilkat Mail 7.8 ActiveX control (ChilkatCert.dll) allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a full pathname to the SaveLastError method.

Sources

Chilkat Mail ActiveX 7.8 - 'ChilkatCert.dll' Insecure MethodExploit
darkl0rd · windows · Jan 29, 2008
Chilkat FTP - ActiveX (SaveLastError) Insecure MethodExploit
callAX · windows · Dec 28, 2008

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