CVE-2020-24003: Low severity skype vulnerability
Microsoft Skype through 8.59.0.77 on macOS has the disable-library-validation entitlement, which allows a local process (with the user's privileges) to obtain unprompted microphone and camera access by loading a crafted library and thereby inheriting Skype Client's microphone and camera access.
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What is CVE-2020-24003?
CVE-2020-24003 is a vulnerability in Microsoft Skype through version 8.59.0.77 on macOS that allows a local process to obtain unprompted microphone and camera access.
How does CVE-2020-24003 work?
CVE-2020-24003 works by exploiting the disable-library-validation entitlement in Microsoft Skype on macOS.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-24003?
The severity of CVE-2020-24003 is low with a severity value of 3.3.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-24003?
Users of Microsoft Skype version 8.59.0.77 on macOS are affected by CVE-2020-24003.
How can I fix CVE-2020-24003?
To fix CVE-2020-24003, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Microsoft Skype or apply any available patches or updates provided by the vendor.