CVE-2007-5124

Name: CVE-2007-5124
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-09-27T19:17:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.90%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-5124 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.90%

77.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Aol	Instant Messenger	<= 6.5.3.12

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 27, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-5124?

How severe is CVE-2007-5124?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-5124 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5124?

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Source: NVD / NIST