CVE-2007-5124 describes a remote code execution vulnerability in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) versions 6.5.3.12 and earlier. This flaw stems from an incomplete fix for a previous vulnerability, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code through malicious web script or HTML embedded in an instant message, bypassing AIM's filtering mechanisms due to a lack of Local Machine Zone lockdown in its embedded Internet Explorer server control. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.8, indicating a medium severity. It can be exploited remotely with medium attack complexity and does not require authentication, potentially leading to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. There is no evidence of active exploitation, nor is exploit code publicly available in Metasploit or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, suggesting it has not garnered significant attention from researchers or the public.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 6.5.3.12CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:aol:instant_messenger:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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