Risk | High |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2024-21411 |
CWE-ID | CWE-20 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Skype for Consumer Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software |
Vendor |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU87466
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21411
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input within the implementation of the Today tab. A remote attacker can trick a victim to click the specially crafted link or image and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsSkype for Consumer: before 8.113
External linkshttp://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-21411
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-293/
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.