Skype URI Handling Arbitrary File Download (uncredentialed check)

low Nessus Plugin ID 21576

Synopsis

The remote Skype client is affected by an information disclosure issue.

Description

The version of Skype installed on the remote host reportedly may allow a remote attacker to initiate a file transfer to another Skype user by means of a specially crafted Skype URL.

Solution

Upgrade to Skype release 2.0.*.105 / 2.5.*.79 or later.

See Also

http://www.skype.com/security/skype-sb-2006-001.html

Plugin Details

Severity: Low

ID: 21576

File Name: skype_2006_001.nasl

Version: 1.19

Type: remote

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 5/19/2006

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 3.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Low

Base Score: 2.6

Temporal Score: 1.9

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

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:skype:skype

Required KB Items: Services/skype

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Vulnerability Publication Date: 5/19/2006

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2006-2312

BID: 18038