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Skype < 1.4.0.84 Multiple Vulnerabilities (uncredentialed check)
critical Nessus Plugin ID 21209
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Synopsis
Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host.Description
The remote host is running Skype, a peer-to-peer voice over IP software.The remote version of this software is vulnerable to a heap overflow in the handling of its data structures. An attacker can exploit this flaw by sending a specially crafted network packet to UDP or TCP ports Skype is listening on. A successful exploitation of this flaw will result in code execution on the remote host.
In addition, Skype has been reported to contain overflows in the handling of VCards and callto/skype URLs. However, Nessus has not checked for them.
Solution
Upgrade to skype version 1.4.0.84 or later.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: Critical
ID: 21209
File Name: skype_overflow_nw.nasl
Version: 1.17
Type: remote
Agent: windows
Family: Windows
Published: 4/11/2006
Updated: 4/11/2022
Configuration: Enable thorough checks
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 6.7
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Critical
Base Score: 10
Temporal Score: 7.4
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:skype:skype
Required KB Items: Services/skype
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Vulnerability Publication Date: 10/26/2005
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2005-3265, CVE-2005-3267