Skype Stack Version Detection

info Nessus Plugin ID 21208

Synopsis

It was possible to obtain the stack version and timestamp of the remote Skype node.

Description

The remote host is running Skype, a peer-to-peer Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) application.

By connecting to the remote port, it is possible to query the remote service to obtain the stack version and its timestamp.

Solution

If this service is not needed, disable it. Note that filtering this port will not be sufficient, since this software can establish outgoing connections.

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 21208

File Name: skype_version.nbin

Version: 1.183

Type: remote

Published: 4/11/2006

Updated: 3/19/2024

Asset Inventory: true

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:skype:skype

Required KB Items: Services/skype