Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Sep 30, 2008· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2008-4343
CVE-2008-4343
Description
The Chilkat XML ChilkatUtil.CkData.1 ActiveX control (ChilkatUtil.dll) 3.0.3.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to create, overwrite, and modify arbitrary files for execution via a call to the (1) SaveToFile, (2) SaveToTempFile, or (3) AppendBinary method. NOTE: this issue might only be exploitable in limited environments or non-default browser settings. NOTE: this can be leveraged for remote code execution by accessing files using hcp:// URLs.
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Affected products
2- cpe:2.3:a:chilkat_software:chilkat_xml_activex_control:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Range: <=3.0.3.0
- Range: <=3.0.3.0
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
5- www.shinnai.net/xplits/TXT_rNowA1916DKFNUF48NySnvdExploitURL Repurposed
- secunia.com/advisories/31951nvdVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/31332nvd
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45333nvd
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6537nvd
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