CVE-2007-3633

CVE-2007-3633 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Chilkat Software Chilkat Zip Activex Control with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the Chilkat Software Chilkat Zip ActiveX control in ChilkatZip2.dll 12.4.2.0 allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a full pathname in the argument to the (1) SaveLastError method and probably the (2) WriteExe method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3633?
Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the Chilkat Software Chilkat Zip ActiveX control in ChilkatZip2.dll 12.4.2.0 allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a full pathname in the argument to the (1) SaveLastError method and probably the (2) WriteExe method.
How severe is CVE-2007-3633?
CVE-2007-3633 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-3633 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3633?
CVE-2007-3633 affects Chilkat Software Chilkat Zip Activex Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3633?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-3633 published?
CVE-2007-3633 was published on 2007-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)