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Chilkat Socket ActiveX Component "SaveLastError()" Insecure Method
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA32738
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Release Date:
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2008-11-18
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Last Update:
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2009-08-13
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Popularity:
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1,382 views
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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Manipulation of data
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Unpatched
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| Software: | Chilkat Socket ActiveX Component 2.x
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| Advisory Content (Page 1 of 3) | [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] | |
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Description:
Zigma has discovered a vulnerability in Chilkat Socket ActiveX Component, which can be exploited by malicious people to overwrite arbitrary files.
The vulnerability is caused due to the ChilkatSocket.ChilkatSocket.1 ActiveX control (ChilkatSocket.dll) including the insecure "SaveLastError()" method. This can be exploited to overwrite and corrupt arbitrary files on the system in the context of the currently logged-on user.
This may be related to:
SA29581
The vulnerability is confirmed in ChilkatSocket.dll version 2.3.1.1. Other versions may also be affected.
Change Page:
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