CVE-2008-4923 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via path traversal in Aztec ActiveX control methods, requiring user interaction to trigger.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-4923?
CVE-2008-4923 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Nov 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4923?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mw6 Technologies Aztec Activex.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4923?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4923 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2008-4923 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4923 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p355-g37h-xx84.