CVE-2011-2074: High severity microsoft skype vulnerability
Published May 10, 2011
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in the client in Skype 5.x before 5.1.0.922 on Mac OS X allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted message.
Affected Software
8 affected components
skype Skype=5.0.0.105
skype Skype=5.0.0.105-beta
skype Skype=5.0.0.123-beta
skype Skype=5.0.0.152
skype Skype=5.0.0.156
skype Skype=5.1.0.104
skype Skype=5.1.0.112
Apple iOS and macOS
Remediation
Event History
May 10, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
06:55 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-2074?
CVE-2011-2074 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-2074?
To fix CVE-2011-2074, upgrade Skype to version 5.1.0.922 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2011-2074?
CVE-2011-2074 affects users of Skype 5.x prior to version 5.1.0.922 on Mac OS X.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-2074?
CVE-2011-2074 is an unspecified vulnerability in the Skype client that allows for remote code execution.
5
Can CVE-2011-2074 lead to application crashes?
Yes, CVE-2011-2074 can cause application crashes due to its denial of service capability.