MW6 Technologies Aztec ActiveX 3.0.0.1 ActiveX Control AZTECLib.MW6Aztec pathname privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in MW6 Technologies Aztec ActiveX 3.0.0.1. This impacts an unknown function in the library AZTECLib.MW6Aztec of the component ActiveX Control. The manipulation of the argument pathname results in privilege escalation. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2008-4923. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in MW6 Technologies Aztec ActiveX 3.0.0.1. Affected is an unknown function in the library AZTECLib.MW6Aztec of the component ActiveX Control. The manipulation of the argument pathname with an unknown input leads to a privilege escalation vulnerability. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Multiple insecure method vulnerabilities in MW6 Technologies Aztec ActiveX control (AZTECLib.MW6Aztec, Aztec.dll) 3.0.0.1 allow remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a full pathname argument to the (1) SaveAsBMP and (2) SaveAsWMF methods.

The weakness was released 11/04/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2008-4923. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The successful exploitation requires a authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 02/28/2025).

The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (46179), SecurityFocus (BID 31974†), Secunia (SA32425†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-29793†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.0

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/29/2008 🔍
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11/04/2008 +5 days 🔍
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03/17/2015 +1490 days 🔍
02/28/2025 +3636 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2008-4923 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-4923
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-44856
X-Force: 46179
SecurityFocus: 31974 - Aztec ActiveX 'Aztec.dll' ActiveX Control Multiple Arbitrary File Overwrite Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 32425
Vulnerability Center: 29793 - MW6 Technologies Aztec ActiveX 3.0.0.1 Remote Arbitrary File Overwrite Vulnerability, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 02/28/2025 16:43
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (47), 03/15/2017 14:34 (12), 08/03/2021 06:59 (4), 11/09/2024 12:59 (20), 02/28/2025 16:43 (2)
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