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.
CVE-2007-4901 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 3 products from aol, from aol, from aol organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Originally identified in 2007, this vulnerability predates many modern security frameworks and practices. The vulnerability landscape of that era was characterized by different threat models and less mature defense mechanisms compared to contemporary standards.
2007-09-14T18:17:00.000
2025-04-09T00:30:58.490
Deferred
CVSSv2: 5.8 (MEDIUM)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
8.6
4.9
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | aol | aim_lite | * | Yes |
| Application | aol | aim_pro | * | Yes |
| Application | aol | instant_messenger | 6.2.32.1 | Yes |
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