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.

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CVE-2008-0583

medium

4.3

CWE

5/2/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-0583: Code Injection

First published: Tue Feb 05 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Skype	=3.6.244
Microsoft Skype	=3.5
Microsoft Skype	=3.6.216
Microsoft Skype	=3.6

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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.

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