Skype for Windows < 5.8.0.154 Unspecified Vulnerability (uncredentialed check)

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The remote Skype install has an unspecified vulnerability.

According to its timestamp, the version of Skype installed on the remote Windows host reportedly has an as-yet unspecified vulnerability.

Upgrade to Skype for Windows 5.8.0.154 or later.

Severity: High

ID: 57877

File Name: skype_5_8_0_154.nasl

Version: 1.4

Type: remote

Family: Misc.

Published: 2/9/2012

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 9.3

Temporal Score: 6.9

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

CPE: cpe:/a:skype:skype

Required KB Items: Services/skype

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 2/2/2012

Vulnerability Publication Date: 2/2/2012

BID: 51853

SECUNIA: 47856