Risk | High |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2018-1000006 |
CWE-ID | CWE-264 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Skype Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software |
Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU10166
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 9.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1000006
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to unspecified error in Electron apps that use custom protocol handlers. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Update to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsSkype: 7.0.85.100 - 7.40.0.104
CPE2.3http://electronjs.org/blog/protocol-handler-fix
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.