CVE-2006-5650
HighPublic exploitThe ICQPhone.SipxPhoneManager ActiveX control in America Online ICQ 5.1 allows remote attackers to download and execute arbitrary code via the DownloadAgent function, as demonstrated using an ICQ avatar.
Published Nov 7, 2006 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2006-5650 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Icq (Aol).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
67%
Higher than 99.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
The ICQPhone.SipxPhoneManager ActiveX control in America Online ICQ 5.1 allows remote attackers to download and execute arbitrary code via the DownloadAgent function, as demonstrated using an ICQ avatar.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| IcqAol | 5.1 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 7, 2006
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
References
- advisory22670
- advisoryhttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-037.html
- exploitMSF aol_icq_downloadagent.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16554
- exploitExploitDB-28916
FAQ
Common Questions.
The ICQPhone.SipxPhoneManager ActiveX control in America Online ICQ 5.1 allows remote attackers to download and execute arbitrary code via the DownloadAgent function, as demonstrated using an ICQ avatar.
Affected: Icq (Aol) versions 5.1. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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