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CVE-2008-2545

9.3 · HIGH

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…

Published Jun 6, 2008skype_technologiesCWE-20EPSS 4.23%

Overview

CVE-2008-2545 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting skype_technologies skype. It was published on June 6, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
skype_technologiesskype0Affected

References

Reflabs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=711Refsecunia.com/advisories/30547Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/29553Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1020201Refwww.skype.com/security/skype-sb-2008-003.htmlRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1749/referencesRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43044Reflabs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=711Refsecunia.com/advisories/30547Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/29553

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2545?

CVE-2008-2545 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting skype_technologies skype. It was published on June 6, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-2545?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-2545?

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-2008-2545?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-2545 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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