CVE-2004-1778

Name: CVE-2004-1778
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-12-22T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-1778 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Skype 0.92.0.12 and 1.0.0.1 for Linux, and possibly other versions, creates the /usr/share/skype/lang directory with world-writable permissions, which allows local users to modify language files and possibly conduct social engineering or other attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Skype 0.92.0.12 and 1.0.0.1 for Linux, and possibly other versions, creates the /usr/share/skype/lang directory with world-writable permissions, which allows local users to modify language files and possibly conduct social engineering or other attacks.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.39%

30.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Skype	Skype	0.92.0.12
Skype	Skype	1.0.0.1

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110374568916303&w=2Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110868557905786&w=2Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12081Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18644Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110374568916303&w=2Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110868557905786&w=2Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12081Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18644Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 22, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-1778?

How severe is CVE-2004-1778?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1778 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1778?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST