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CVE-2007-4429

5.0 · MEDIUM

Unspecified vulnerability in Skype allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server hang) via unknown vectors related to sending long URIs, as claimed to be actively exploited on 200708…

Published Aug 20, 2007skype_technologiesEPSS 2.20%

Overview

CVE-2007-4429 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting skype_technologies skype. It was published on August 20, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Unspecified vulnerability in Skype allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server hang) via unknown vectors related to sending long URIs, as claimed to be actively exploited on 20070817 using a "call to a specific number." NOTE: this identifier is for the en.securitylab.ru disclosure. According to the vendor, this issue is separate from the "sign-on issues" that reduced Skype service on 20070817, which appears to be a site-specific problem. As of 20070821, it is not clear whether this issue is simply a symptom of the larger sign-on problem.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from skype_technologies. 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

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References

Refblogs.csoonline.com/the_skype_mystery_why_blame_the_august_windows_updatesRefen.securitylab.ru/poc/301420.phpRefen.securitylab.ru/poc/extra/301419.phpRefheartbeat.skype.com/2007/08/what_happened_on_august_16.htmlRefheartbeat.skype.com/2007/08/where_we_are_at_1100_gmt.htmlRefsecurityreason.com/securityalert/3032Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/476942/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/477156/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/477178/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/477240/100/0/threaded

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4429?

CVE-2007-4429 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting skype_technologies skype. It was published on August 20, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2007-4429?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-4429?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from skype_technologies. 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-2007-4429?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-4429 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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