CVE-2007-4901
5.8CVSSMEDIUM
Description
The embedded Internet Explorer server control in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 6.1.41.2 and 6.2.32.1, AIM Pro, and AIM Lite does not properly constrain the use of mshtml.dll's web script and HTML functionality for incoming instant messages, which allows remote attackers to place HTML into unexpected contexts or execute arbitrary code, as demonstrated by writing arbitrary HTML to a notification window, and writing contents of arbitrary local image files to this window via IMG SRC.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:MAccess ComplexityMedium
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:PConfidentialityPartial
I:PIntegrityPartial
A:NAvailabilityNone
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.
References
http://aviv.raffon.net/2007/09/25/ReadyAIMFire.aspx
aviv.raffon.net
http://www.coresecurity.com/index.php5?module=ContentMod&action=item&id=1924
coresecurity.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/479435/100/0/threaded
securityfocus.com
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Timeline
Published
Sep 14, 2007
Last Updated
Apr 23, 2026
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