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Skype < 4.2.0.155 URI Handler Security Vulnerability

medium Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 5362

Synopsis

The remote host is running an instant messaging application that is vulnerable to a security bypass attack.

Description

The version of Skype installed on the remote host is earlier than 4.2.0.155. Such versions are potentially affected by a flaw in the handling of specially crafted 'skype: ' URIs. An attacker, exploiting this flaw, could control certain Skype settings and possibly gain access to sensitive information.

Solution

Upgrade to Skype 4.2.0.155 or later.

See Also

http://share.skype.com/sites/garage/2010/03/10/ReleaseNotes_4.2.0.155.pdf

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 5362

Published: 3/15/2010

Updated: 3/6/2019

Nessus ID: 45060, 45061

Vulnerability Information

Patch Publication Date: 3/10/2010

Vulnerability Publication Date: 3/12/2010

Reference Information

BID: 38699