CVE-2008-5697: Medium severity skype Skype Extension For Firefox vulnerability

Published Dec 22, 2008
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Updated

The skypetool.copynum method in the Skype extension BETA 2.2.0.95 for Firefox allows remote attackers to write arbitrary data to the clipboard via a string argument.

Affected Software

4 affected components
skype Skype Extension For Firefox=2.2.0.95-beta
Mozilla Firefox
All of the following
skype Skype Extension For Firefox=2.2.0.95-beta
Mozilla Firefox

Event History

Dec 22, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
03:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5697?

CVE-2008-5697 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to manipulate the clipboard.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-5697?

To fix CVE-2008-5697, update to a later version of the Skype extension for Firefox that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What are the impacts of CVE-2008-5697?

CVE-2008-5697 could allow remote attackers to write arbitrary data to the user's clipboard, potentially leading to information disclosure or further attacks.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2008-5697?

CVE-2008-5697 specifically affects the Skype extension for Firefox version 2.2.0.95 Beta.

5

Can CVE-2008-5697 affect my Firefox browser?

CVE-2008-5697 does not affect the core Firefox browser itself, but it impacts the Skype extension installed within Firefox.

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