CVE-2008-4923

CVE-2008-4923 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mw6 Technologies Aztec Activex with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4923?
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.
How severe is CVE-2008-4923?
CVE-2008-4923 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-4923 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4923?
CVE-2008-4923 affects Mw6 Technologies Aztec Activex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4923?
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-2008-4923 published?
CVE-2008-4923 was published on 2008-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)