CVE-2006-2312: Code Injection

Published May 19, 2006
·
Updated

Argument injection vulnerability in the URI handler in Skype 2.0..104 and 2.5..0 through 2.5..78 for Windows allows remote authorized attackers to download arbitrary files via a URL that contains certain command-line switches.

Affected Software

18 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
skype Skype<2.0.0.105
skype Skype>=2.5.0.0<2.5.0.79
Microsoft Windows
Skype Technologies Skype=0.98.0.04
Skype Technologies Skype=1.0.0.9
Skype Technologies Skype=1.0.0.10
Skype Technologies Skype=1.0.0.18
Skype Technologies Skype=1.0.0.29
Skype Technologies Skype=1.0.0.94
Skype Technologies Skype=1.0.0.97
Skype Technologies Skype=1.0.0.100
Skype Technologies Skype=1.1.0.0
Skype Technologies Skype=1.4.0.83
Skype Technologies Skype=2.0
Skype Technologies Skype=2.0.104
Skype Technologies Skype=2.5
Skype Technologies Skype=2.5.78
Microsoft Windows

Event History

May 19, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
09:02 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-2312?

CVE-2006-2312 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote file downloads by unauthorized attackers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-2312?

To fix CVE-2006-2312, users should upgrade to the latest version of Skype that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Skype are affected by CVE-2006-2312?

CVE-2006-2312 affects Skype versions 2.0.*.104 and 2.5.*.0 through 2.5.*.78.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2006-2312 enable?

CVE-2006-2312 enables remote authorized attackers to inject arguments via a specially crafted URL, leading to arbitrary file downloads.

5

Are there any mitigations for CVE-2006-2312?

Mitigations for CVE-2006-2312 include monitoring incoming links and avoiding the use of legacy Skype versions that are known to be vulnerable.

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