Skype Technologies skype4com URI Handler Remote Heap Corruption Vulnerability

BID:26748

Info

Skype Technologies skype4com URI Handler Remote Heap Corruption Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 26748
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2007-5989
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Dec 06 2007 12:00AM
Updated: Dec 07 2007 05:32PM
Credit: An anonymous researcher is credited for the discovery of this issue.
Vulnerable: Skype Technologies Skype 2.5 .79
Skype Technologies Skype 2.5 .78
Skype Technologies Skype 2.0 .105
Skype Technologies Skype 2.0 .104
Skype Technologies Skype 1.5 80
Skype Technologies Skype 1.5 .79
Skype Technologies Skype 1.4 .0.83
Skype Technologies Skype 1.1 .0.0
Skype Technologies Skype 1.0 .0.97
Skype Technologies Skype 1.0 .0.94
Skype Technologies Skype 1.0 .0.9
Skype Technologies Skype 1.0 .0.29
Skype Technologies Skype 1.0 .0.18
Skype Technologies Skype 1.0 .0.100
Skype Technologies Skype 1.0 .0.10
Skype Technologies Skype 2.5
Skype Technologies Skype 2.0
Skype Technologies Skype 0.98.0.04
Skype Technologies Skype
Not Vulnerable: Skype Technologies Skype 3.6 .216

Discussion

Skype Technologies skype4com URI Handler Remote Heap Corruption Vulnerability

Skype is prone to a remote heap-based memory-corruption vulnerability because of a flaw in the application's URI handler.

Successfully exploiting this issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary machine code in the context of the affected application, facilitating the compromise of affected computers.

Versions prior to Skype 3.6.0.216 for Windows are affected. It is currently unknown if other platforms are affected.

Exploit / POC

Skype Technologies skype4com URI Handler Remote Heap Corruption Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

Skype Technologies skype4com URI Handler Remote Heap Corruption Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has released Skype 3.6.0.216 for Windows to address this issue. It is currently unknown if other platforms are affected or if fixes are available. Users should contact the vendor for more information.

References

Skype Technologies skype4com URI Handler Remote Heap Corruption Vulnerability

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