CVE-2016-5720
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CVE-2016-5720 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in Microsoft Skype allow local users to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse (1) msi.dll, (2) dpapi.dll, or (3) cryptui.dll that is located in the current working directory.. EPSS estimates a 1.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in Microsoft Skype allow local users to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse (1) msi.dll, (2) dpapi.dll, or (3) cryptui.dll that is located in the current working directory.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Skype | All versions |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Sep/65Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Sep/65Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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