CVE-2007-4901

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.

5.8

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.99% Top 20%

Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com Third-Party Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://aviv.raffon.net/2007/09/25/ReadyAIMFire.aspx
http://www.coresecurity.com/index.php5?module=ContentMod&action=item&id=1924
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/479435/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25659	vdb entry
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3136	third party advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/26786	third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/480587/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/479199/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/480647/100/0/threaded	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4901?: CVE-2007-4901 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-4901?: To fix CVE-2007-4901, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2007-4901 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2007-4901 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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