VDB-8172 · SA52867 · OSVDB 91974

Microsoft Skype up to 6.2.0.106 Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Microsoft Skype up to 6.2.0.106. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation results in Remote Code Execution. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Microsoft Skype up to 6.2.0.106 (Unified Communication Software). Affected is an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 03/14/2013 by Alessio Ganci, Marc Fresa and Oliver-Tobias Ripka as not defined blog post (Website). The advisory is shared for download at blogs.skype.com. The public release has been coordinated in cooperation with the vendor. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 6.3.0.105 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at OSVDB (91974†) and Secunia (SA52867†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
VulDB Vector: 🔍
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

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Upgrade: Skype 6.3.0.105

Timelineinfo

03/14/2013 🔍
03/14/2013 +0 days 🔍
04/02/2013 +19 days 🔍
04/08/2013 +6 days 🔍
05/05/2018 +1853 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: blogs.skype.com
Researcher: Alessio Ganci, Marc Fresa, Oliver-Tobias Ripka
Status: Not defined
Coordinated: 🔍

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-8172
Secunia: 52867 - Skype Unspecified Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 91974

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20140918

Entryinfo

Created: 04/08/2013 13:18
Updated: 05/05/2018 18:00
Changes: 04/08/2013 13:18 (47), 05/05/2018 18:00 (1)
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Committer:
Cache ID: 216:A63:103

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