Vulnerability Description
Format string vulnerability in the NSRunAlertPanel function in eBay Skype for Mac 1.5.*.79 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a malformed Skype URL, as originally reported to involve a null dereference.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Skype Technologies | Skype | <= 1.5.0.79 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22185/
- http://security-protocols.com/vids/skype_osx_0day.htm
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016966
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/202604US Government Resource
- http://www.security-protocols.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3259
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20218
- http://www.skype.com/security/skype-sb-2006-002.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3895Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22185/
- http://security-protocols.com/vids/skype_osx_0day.htm
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016966
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/202604US Government Resource
- http://www.security-protocols.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3259
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20218
- http://www.skype.com/security/skype-sb-2006-002.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-5084?
CVE-2006-5084 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Format string vulnerability in the NSRunAlertPanel function in eBay Skype for Mac 1.5.*.79 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arb...
How severe is CVE-2006-5084?
CVE-2006-5084 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-5084?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Skype Technologies Skype.