CVE-2008-0583: Code Injection

Published Feb 5, 2008

Updated

Cross-zone scripting vulnerability in the Internet Explorer web control in Skype 3.6.0.244, and earlier 3.5.x and 3.6.x versions, on Windows allows user-assisted remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML in the Local Machine Zone via the Description and unspecified other metadata fields of a Metacafe movie submitted by Metacafe Pro to the Skype video gallery, accessible through a search within the (1) "Add video to chat" or (2) "Add video to mood" dialog, a different vector than CVE-2008-0454.

Affected Software

4 affected components

Skype Technologies Skype=3.5

Skype Technologies Skype=3.6

Skype Technologies Skype=3.6.216

Skype Technologies Skype=3.6.244

Event History

Feb 5, 2008

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0583?

CVE-2008-0583 is classified as a cross-zone scripting vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0583?

To mitigate CVE-2008-0583, users should upgrade to a newer version of Skype that addresses this vulnerability.

What versions of Skype are affected by CVE-2008-0583?

CVE-2008-0583 affects Skype versions up to 3.6.0.244 and includes earlier 3.5.x and 3.6.x versions.

Who can exploit CVE-2008-0583?

CVE-2008-0583 can be exploited by user-assisted remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts.

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2008-0583?

CVE-2008-0583 allows attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or web script into the Local Machine Zone.