CVE-2008-2545
What it is
Skype 3.6.0.248, and other versions before 3.8.0.139, uses a case-sensitive comparison when checking for dangerous extensions, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to bypass warning dialogs and possibly execute arbitrary code via a file: URI with a dangerous extension that uses a different case.
At a glance
- Exploitability
- Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
- Exploit odds
- 4.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
- Fix
- A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.
Timeline
- PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
- Last updatedMost recent change to the record
Why it ranks here
- Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
- Exploit odds: 4.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
- Severity: 9.3 HIGH (CVSS).
- Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.
Details
- Published
- Last modified
- Exploit probability
- 4.2% · EPSS, next 30 days
- Weakness
- CWE-20 · Improper input validation
- Record status
- Modified
Affected
- Skype Technologies Skype ≤ 3.8.0.115
- Skype Technologies Skype 3.0.0.106
- Skype Technologies Skype 3.0.0.123
- Skype Technologies Skype 3.0.0.137
- Skype Technologies Skype 3.0.0.154
- Skype Technologies Skype 3.0.0.190
- Skype Technologies Skype 3.0.0.198
- Skype Technologies Skype 3.0.0.205
Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 9.3
- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Medium
- Authentication
- None
- Confidentiality
- Complete
- Integrity
- Complete
- Availability
- Complete
Raw vector
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Is it in your code?
Hand this to your coding agent. It searches your project for the affected products and checks versions. Nothing leaves your machine.
Read https://cve-list.com/agent/cve/CVE-2008-2545.md and follow it. Check whether this project is affected by CVE-2008-2545. Read only. Don't change anything and don't upload my code. Tell me yes, no or not sure, with the file as proof.
Fix and advisories
- http://www.skype.com/security/skype-sb-2008-003.html
- http://www.skype.com/security/skype-sb-2008-003.html
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=711
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30547
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29553
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020201
- http://www.skype.com/security/skype-sb-2008-003.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1749/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43044
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=711
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30547
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29553
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020201
- http://www.skype.com/security/skype-sb-2008-003.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1749/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43044