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Skype URI Handling Arbitrary File Download (uncredentialed check)

low Nessus Plugin ID 21576

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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