Vulnerability Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the skype4com URI handler in Skype before 3.6 GOLD allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via "short string values" that result in heap corruption.
CVSS Score
6.8
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Skype Technologies | Skype | 0.98.0.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/39170
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27934Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3440
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1019056
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/484703/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26748
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4110
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-07-070.html
- http://osvdb.org/39170
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27934Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3440
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1019056
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/484703/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26748
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4110
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-5989?
CVE-2007-5989 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Unspecified vulnerability in the skype4com URI handler in Skype before 3.6 GOLD allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via "short string values" that result in heap corruption.
How severe is CVE-2007-5989?
CVE-2007-5989 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-5989?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Skype Technologies Skype.