AOL Instant Messenger up to 6.5.3.12 code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in AOL Instant Messenger up to 6.5.3.12. The impacted element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in code injection. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2007-5124. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in AOL Instant Messenger up to 6.5.3.12 (Messaging Software). This affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The embedded Internet Explorer server control in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 6.5.3.12 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified web script or HTML in an instant message, related to AIM s filtering of "specific tags and attributes" and the lack of Local Machine Zone lockdown. NOTE: this issue reportedly exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2007-4901.

The bug was discovered 09/11/2007. The weakness was released 09/27/2007 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2007-5124 since 09/27/2007. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 16 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (36983), OSVDB (40556†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-16491†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-3316. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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09/11/2007 🔍
09/25/2007 +14 days 🔍
09/27/2007 +2 days 🔍
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03/16/2015 +2710 days 🔍
07/27/2019 +1594 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: aol.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2007-5124 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-5124
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-38991
X-Force: 36983
OSVDB: 40556 - AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) IM message code execution
Vulnerability Center: 16491 - AOL Instant Messenger 6.5.3.12 Embedded Internet Explorer Allows Remote Code Execution, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 12:18
Updated: 07/27/2019 12:12
Changes: 03/16/2015 12:18 (56), 07/27/2019 12:12 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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