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CVE-2008-2545

UnknownEPSS 4.23%

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CVE-2008-2545 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Skype 3.6.0.248, and other versions before 3.8.0.139, uses a case-sensitive comparison when checking for dangerous extensions, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to bypass warning dialogs and possibly execute arbitrary code via a file: URI with a dangerous extension that uses a different case.. EPSS estimates a 4.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Skype 3.6.0.248, and other versions before 3.8.0.139, uses a case-sensitive comparison when checking for dangerous extensions, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to bypass warning dialogs and possibly execute arbitrary code via a file: URI with a dangerous extension that uses a different case.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.23%

89.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
Skype TechnologiesSkype<= 3.8.0.115—
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.0.0.106Beta
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.0.0.123Beta
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.0.0.137Beta
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.0.0.154Beta
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.0.0.190—
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.0.0.198—
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.0.0.205—
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.0.0.209—
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.0.0.214—
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.0.0.216—
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.0.0.217—
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.0.0.218—
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.1.0.112Beta
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.1.0.134Beta
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.1.0.144—
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.1.0.147—
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.1.0.150—
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.1.0.152—
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.2.0.53Beta
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.2.0.63Beta
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.2.0.82Beta
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.2.0.115Beta
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.2.0.145—
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.2.0.148—
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.2.0.152—
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.2.0.158—
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.2.0.163—
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.2.0.175—
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.5.0.107Beta
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.5.0.158Beta
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.5.0.178Beta
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.5.0.202—
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.5.0.214—
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.5.0.229—
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.5.0.234—
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.5.0.239—
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.6.0.127Beta
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.6.0.159Beta
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.6.0.216—
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.6.0.244—
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.6.0.248—
Skype TechnologiesSkype3.8.0.96Beta

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2545?
Skype 3.6.0.248, and other versions before 3.8.0.139, uses a case-sensitive comparison when checking for dangerous extensions, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to bypass warning dialogs and possibly execute arbitrary code via a file: URI with a dangerous extension that uses a different case.
How severe is CVE-2008-2545?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2545 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2545?
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