CVE-2007-5989: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Dec 13 2007(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in the skype4com URI handler in Skype before 3.6 GOLD allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via "short string values" that result in heap corruption.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Skype | =0.98.0.04 | |
| 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 | =1.4.0.83 | |
| Microsoft Skype | =1.5.0.79 | |
| Microsoft Skype | =1.5.80 | |
| Microsoft Skype | =2.0 | |
| Microsoft Skype | =2.0.104 | |
| Microsoft Skype | =2.0.105 | |
| Microsoft Skype | =2.5 | |
| Microsoft Skype | =2.5.78 | |
| Microsoft Skype | =2.5.79 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-07-070.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26748
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27934
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1019056
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3440
- http://osvdb.org/39170
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4110
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/484703/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5989?
CVE-2007-5989 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to enable remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5989?
To mitigate CVE-2007-5989, upgrade to a version of Skype that is 3.6 GOLD or later.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2007-5989?
CVE-2007-5989 can be exploited through specially crafted Skype URI commands that trigger heap corruption.
Which versions of Skype are affected by CVE-2007-5989?
Skype versions prior to 3.6 GOLD, including 0.98.0.04 up to 2.5.79, are affected by CVE-2007-5989.
Is there any protection against CVE-2007-5989?
Users should update their Skype applications and maintain up-to-date software to protect against CVE-2007-5989.
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- version/microsoft skype/1.0.0.9
- version/microsoft skype/1.0.0.10
- version/microsoft skype/1.0.0.18
- version/microsoft skype/1.0.0.29
- version/microsoft skype/1.0.0.94
- version/microsoft skype/1.0.0.97
- version/microsoft skype/1.0.0.100
- version/microsoft skype/1.1.0.0
- version/microsoft skype/1.4.0.83
- version/microsoft skype/1.5.0.79
- version/microsoft skype/1.5.80
- version/microsoft skype/2.0
- version/microsoft skype/2.0.104
- version/microsoft skype/2.0.105
- version/microsoft skype/2.5
- version/microsoft skype/2.5.78
- version/microsoft skype/2.5.79