Skype URI Handler Format String Bug Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
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SecurityTracker Alert ID: 1016966 |
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SecurityTracker URL: http://securitytracker.com/id/1016966
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CVE Reference:
CVE-2006-5084
(Links to External Site)
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Updated: Oct 4 2006
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Original Entry Date: Oct 2 2006
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Impact:
Execution of arbitrary code via network, User access via network
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Fix Available: Yes Vendor Confirmed: Yes
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Version(s): 1.5.0.79
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Description:
A vulnerability was reported in Skype. A remote user can execute arbitrary code on the target system.
A remote user can send specially crafted data to trigger a format string flaw and execute arbitrary code on the target system. Specially crafted arguments passed to the Skype URI handler can trigger this flaw.
The original advisory is available at:
http://www.security-protocols.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3259
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Impact:
A remote user can execute arbitrary code on the target system.
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Solution:
The vendor has issued a fixed version of Skype for Mac (1.5.*.80 or later).
The vendor's advisory is available at:
http://www.skype.com/security/SKYPE-SB-2006-002.txt
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Vendor URL: www.skype.com/security/SKYPE-SB-2006-002.txt (Links to External Site)
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Cause:
Input validation error, State error
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Underlying OS:
UNIX (OS X)
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Message History:
None.
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Source Message Contents
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Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2006 16:40:28 -0400
Subject: Skype vulnerability
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http://www.security-protocols.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3259
CVE-2006-5084
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