CVE-2008-4923

MW6 Technologies Aztec ActiveX control - File Overwrite

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-4923. PoCs published by DeltahackingTEAM.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a vulnerability in the Aztec ActiveX control (MW6Aztec) by calling the SaveAsBMP method with a controlled filename, potentially leading to arbitrary file overwrite or code execution. The PoC demonstrates the issue by writing to a system file (system_.ini).

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.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by DeltahackingTEAM · htmlremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6870

This exploit targets a vulnerability in the Aztec ActiveX control (MW6Aztec) by calling the SaveAsBMP method with a controlled filename, potentially leading to arbitrary file overwrite or code execution. The PoC demonstrates the issue by writing to a system file (system_.ini).

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: MW6Aztec ActiveX Control version 3.0.0.1
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must visit a malicious webpage hosting the exploit · Aztec ActiveX control must be installed and registered
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6870
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/32425
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31974
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_sreason
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4561

Scores

EPSS 0.0715
EPSS Percentile 93.5%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
mw6_technologies/aztec_activex 3.0.0.1
Published Nov 04, 2008
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026