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CVE-2006-2312

2.6 · LOW

Argument injection vulnerability in the URI handler in Skype 2.0.*.104 and 2.5.*.0 through 2.5.*.78 for Windows allows remote authorized attackers to download arbitrary files via a URL that contain…

Published May 19, 2006skypeCWE-88EPSS 4.15%

Overview

CVE-2006-2312 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting skype skype. It was published on May 19, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Argument injection vulnerability in the URI handler in Skype 2.0.*.104 and 2.5.*.0 through 2.5.*.78 for Windows allows remote authorized attackers to download arbitrary files via a URL that contains certain command-line switches.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from skype. Update skype to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
skypeskype>= 0, < 2.0.0.105Affected

References

Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-05/0549.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/20154Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/466428Refwww.osvdb.org/25658Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/434707/30/4860/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/18038Refwww.skype.com/security/skype-sb-2006-001.htmlRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1871Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26557Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-05/0549.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2312?

CVE-2006-2312 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting skype skype. It was published on May 19, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2006-2312?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-2312?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from skype. Update skype to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-2312?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-2312 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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