Vulnerability Description
The AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) protocol handler in Cerulean Studios Trillian allows remote attackers to create files with arbitrary contents via certain aim: URIs, as demonstrated by a URI that begins with the "aim: &c:\" substring and contains a full pathname in the ini field. NOTE: this can be leveraged for code execution by writing to a Startup folder.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cerulean Studios | Trillian | 3.1.6.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26086
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24927Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2546
- http://www.xs-sniper.com/nmcfeters/Cross-App-Scripting-2.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35449
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26086
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24927Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2546
- http://www.xs-sniper.com/nmcfeters/Cross-App-Scripting-2.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35449
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-3833?
CVE-2007-3833 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) protocol handler in Cerulean Studios Trillian allows remote attackers to create files with arbitrary contents via certain aim: URIs, as demonstrated by a URI that begin...
How severe is CVE-2007-3833?
CVE-2007-3833 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-3833?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cerulean Studios Trillian.