CVE-2005-3267: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Oct 27 2005(Updated: )
Integer overflow in Skype client before 1.4.x.84 on Windows, before 1.3.x.17 on Mac OS, before 1.2.x.18 on Linux, and 1.1.x.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted network data with a large Object Counter value, which leads to a resultant heap-based buffer overflow.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Skype | =0.92.0.12 | |
| Microsoft Skype | =0.93.0.3 | |
| Microsoft Skype | =0.98.0.04 | |
| Microsoft Skype | =1.0.0.1 | |
| Microsoft Skype | =1.0.0.7 | |
| Microsoft Skype | =1.0.0.9 | |
| Microsoft Skype | =1.0.0.10 | |
| Microsoft Skype | =1.0.0.18 | |
| Microsoft Skype | =1.0.0.29 | |
| Microsoft Skype | =1.0.0.94 | |
| Microsoft Skype | =1.0.0.97 | |
| Microsoft Skype | =1.0.0.100 | |
| Microsoft Skype | =1.1.0.0 | |
| Microsoft Skype | =1.1.0.20 | |
| Microsoft Skype | =1.1.06 | |
| Microsoft Skype | =1.2.0.17 | |
| Microsoft Skype | =1.3.0.16 | |
| Microsoft Skype | =1.4.0.83 |
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Reference Links
- http://skype.com/security/skype-sb-2005-03.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/905177
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17305/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15192
- http://www.osvdb.org/20306
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/115
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2197
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=113026202728568&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22850
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-3267?
CVE-2005-3267 has a severity that can lead to a denial of service due to a crash of the Skype client.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3267?
To address CVE-2005-3267, users should upgrade to a version of Skype that is 1.4.x.84 or newer.
What causes CVE-2005-3267?
CVE-2005-3267 is caused by an integer overflow resulting from large Object Counter values in crafted network data.
Which Skype versions are affected by CVE-2005-3267?
Versions of Skype prior to 1.4.x.84 on Windows, 1.3.x.17 on macOS, and 1.2.x.18 on Linux are affected by CVE-2005-3267.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-3267 classified as?
CVE-2005-3267 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
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