Risk | Low |
Patch available | NO |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | N/A |
CWE-ID | CWE-427 |
Exploitation vector | Local |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Skype Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software |
Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU10593
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 8.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID:
CWE-427 - Uncontrolled Search Path Element
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure .dll loading mechanism when opening files. A local attacker can place a file along with specially crafted DLL in the '[SystemRoot]\Temp\' directory, and execute arbitrary code with system privileges when the Skype update mechanism ('[ProgramFiles]\Skype\Updater\Updater.exe') runs.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
MitigationCybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any solutions addressing the vulnerability.
Skype: 7.35 - 7.40.0.104
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.