CVE-2008-6959

CVE-2008-6959 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Chilkatsoft Chilkat Socket with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Insecure method vulnerability in the Chilkat Socket ActiveX control (ChilkatSocket.ChilkatSocket.1) in ChilkatSocket.dll 2.3.1.1 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via the SaveLastError method. NOTE: this might be related to CVE-2008-1647.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6959?
Insecure method vulnerability in the Chilkat Socket ActiveX control (ChilkatSocket.ChilkatSocket.1) in ChilkatSocket.dll 2.3.1.1 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via the SaveLastError method. NOTE: this might be related to CVE-2008-1647.
How severe is CVE-2008-6959?
CVE-2008-6959 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-6959 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6959?
CVE-2008-6959 affects Chilkatsoft Chilkat Socket. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6959?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-6959 published?
CVE-2008-6959 was published on 2009-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)