25658 : Skype URL Handling Arbitrary File Disclosure
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2006-05-19

Keywords

SKYPE-SB/2006-001

Description

Skype contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is triggered when a malicious user sends a crafted URL to a targeted user who follows the link, which will transfer a single arbitrary file resulting in a loss of confidentiality.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Information Disclosure
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Solution: Upgrade
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified, Vendor Verified

Solution

Upgrade to version 2.0.0.105 or 2.5.0.79 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Skype Technologies S.A.	Skype	2.0
		2.0.0.104
		2.0.0.105
		2.5
		2.5.0.78
		2.5.0.79

References

Bugtraq ID: 18038
CVE ID: 2006-2312 (see also: NVD)
Secunia Advisory ID: 20154
SCIP VulDB ID: 2252
ISS X-Force ID: 26557
VUPEN Advisory: ADV-2006-1871
Mail List Post: http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-05/0549.html
Vendor Specific Advisory URL: http://www.skype.com/security/skype-sb-2006-001.html
News Article: http://www.techworld.com/security/news/index.cfm?newsID=6105
Keyword: SKYPE-SB/2006-001

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Credit

Brett Moore - brett.mooresecurity-assessment.com - Security Assessment

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 2.6
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2006-05-20 | Disagree?

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