CVE-2005-1407: Medium severity Skype Technologies Skype vulnerability
Published May 3, 2005
·Updated
Skype for Windows 1.2.0.0 to 1.2.0.46 allows local users to bypass the identity check for an authorized application, then call arbitrary Skype API functions by modifying or replacing that application.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Skype Technologies Skype=1.2.0.46
Skype Technologies Skype=1.2.0.0
Skype Technologies Skype=1.2.0.41
Skype Technologies Skype=1.2.0.37
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
May 3, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1407?
CVE-2005-1407 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary API function calls.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-1407?
To fix CVE-2005-1407, you should update Skype to the latest version available beyond 1.2.0.46.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2005-1407?
CVE-2005-1407 affects Skype versions 1.2.0.0 through 1.2.0.46.
4
What types of attacks can CVE-2005-1407 facilitate?
CVE-2005-1407 can facilitate local privilege escalation attacks by allowing unauthorized API function calls.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-1407?
There is no specific workaround for CVE-2005-1407; upgrading Skype to a patched version is necessary for mitigation.