Vulnerability Description
Cross-zone scripting vulnerability in the Internet Explorer web control in Skype 3.6.0.244, and earlier 3.5.x and 3.6.x versions, on Windows allows user-assisted remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML in the Local Machine Zone via the Description and unspecified other metadata fields of a Metacafe movie submitted by Metacafe Pro to the Skype video gallery, accessible through a search within the (1) "Add video to chat" or (2) "Add video to mood" dialog, a different vector than CVE-2008-0454.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Skype Technologies | Skype | 3.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://aviv.raffon.net/2008/01/22/NoMoreVideosForYouComeBackWhenPatchAvailable.aExploit
- http://skype.com/security/skype-sb-2008-001-update1.htm
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/794236US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27338Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39754
- http://aviv.raffon.net/2008/01/22/NoMoreVideosForYouComeBackWhenPatchAvailable.aExploit
- http://skype.com/security/skype-sb-2008-001-update1.htm
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/794236US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27338Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39754
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0583?
CVE-2008-0583 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Cross-zone scripting vulnerability in the Internet Explorer web control in Skype 3.6.0.244, and earlier 3.5.x and 3.6.x versions, on Windows allows user-assisted remote attackers to inject arbitrary w...
How severe is CVE-2008-0583?
CVE-2008-0583 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-0583?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Skype Technologies Skype.