AOL Users Are Somewhat Screwed. You can start the AOL client, minimize the window, and then start Netscape's browser. This will let you surf in safety, but you won't be able to access AOL content this way. AOL uses a proprietary email system, I have no idea if it is subject to the bug. As far as I know, there is no way to use Netscape or any other email software to read AOL email.
Brave souls can test at their own risk.
Feel free to report results to me. Out There . I personally doubt CNN will put up a killer link any time soon. However, clicking links to sites you don't know now has a certain Russian Roulette aspect to it. The email situation is even scarier.