Vulnerability Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the client in Skype 5.x before 5.1.0.922 on Mac OS X allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted message.
CVSS Score
8.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Skype | Skype | 5.0.0.105 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | All versions |
References
- http://blogs.skype.com/security/2011/05/security_vulnerability_in_mac.htmlPatch
- http://isc.sans.edu/diary.html?storyid=10837
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44522Vendor Advisory
- http://www.purehacking.com/blogs/gordon-maddern/skype-0day-vulnerabilitiy-discov
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47747
- http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/05/06/skype_for_mac_critical_vulnerability/
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/1192Vendor Advisory
- http://blogs.skype.com/security/2011/05/security_vulnerability_in_mac.htmlPatch
- http://isc.sans.edu/diary.html?storyid=10837
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44522Vendor Advisory
- http://www.purehacking.com/blogs/gordon-maddern/skype-0day-vulnerabilitiy-discov
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47747
- http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/05/06/skype_for_mac_critical_vulnerability/
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/1192Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2074?
CVE-2011-2074 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.5 (HIGH). Unspecified vulnerability in the client in Skype 5.x before 5.1.0.922 on Mac OS X allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a cra...
How severe is CVE-2011-2074?
CVE-2011-2074 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-2074?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Skype Skype, Apple Mac Os X.