CVE-2007-3833

CVE-2007-3833 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cerulean Studios Trillian with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3833?
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.
How severe is CVE-2007-3833?
CVE-2007-3833 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-3833 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3833?
CVE-2007-3833 affects Cerulean Studios Trillian. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3833?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-3833 published?
CVE-2007-3833 was published on 2007-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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