CVE-2008-1647: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-1647: The ChilkatHttp.ChilkatHttp.1 and ChilkatHttp.ChilkatHttpRequest.1 ActiveX controls in ChilkatHttp.dll 2.4....

The ChilkatHttp.ChilkatHttp.1 and ChilkatHttp.ChilkatHttpRequest.1 ActiveX controls in ChilkatHttp.dll 2.4.0.0, 2.3.0.0, and earlier in ChilkatHttp ActiveX expose the unsafe SaveLastError method, which allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 08:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This old CVE affects ChilkatHttp ActiveX controls. A malicious webpage could abuse an unsafe exposed method to overwrite files on a Windows system where the vulnerable control is installed and allowed to run. Business risk is mainly legacy desktop exposure, not modern server exposure. Exposure is likely limited to Windows endpoints or legacy applications with the vulnerable ChilkatHttp ActiveX control installed and executable through browser or embedded ActiveX contexts. The source bundle does not identify server products, CPEs, or broader affected platforms. Prioritize if the organization still runs Internet Explorer-era ActiveX workflows or legacy Windows applications using ChilkatHttp. For modern environments without this control, urgency is lower but inventory confirmation is still warranted. Mitigation focus: Inventory and remove vulnerable ChilkatHttp ActiveX controls where no business dependency exists.; If required, check Chilkat or application vendor guidance for a fixed or replacement component.; Disable execution of the affected ActiveX controls pending vendor-approved remediation..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 19:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 2, 2008, 17:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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5338CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
chilkathttp-activex-file-overwrite(45988)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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