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CVE-2011-1717

2.1 · LOW

Skype for Android stores sensitive user data without encryption in sqlite3 databases that have weak permissions, which allows local applications to read user IDs, contacts, phone numbers, date of b…

Published Apr 18, 2011skypeCWE-264EPSS 0.29%

Overview

CVE-2011-1717 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting skype skype_for_android. It was published on April 18, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Skype for Android stores sensitive user data without encryption in sqlite3 databases that have weak permissions, which allows local applications to read user IDs, contacts, phone numbers, date of birth, instant message logs, and other private information.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from skype. Update skype_for_android 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.skype.com/security/2011/04/privacy_vulnerability_in_skype.htmlRefwww.androidpolice.com/2011/04/14/exclusive-vulnerability-in-skype-for-android-is-exposing-your-name-phone-number-chat-logs-and-a-lot-more/Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1025387Refwww.theregister.co.uk/2011/04/15/skype_for_android_vulnerable/Refblogs.skype.com/security/2011/04/privacy_vulnerability_in_skype.htmlRefwww.androidpolice.com/2011/04/14/exclusive-vulnerability-in-skype-for-android-is-exposing-your-name-phone-number-chat-logs-and-a-lot-more/Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1025387Refwww.theregister.co.uk/2011/04/15/skype_for_android_vulnerable/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1717?

CVE-2011-1717 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting skype skype_for_android. It was published on April 18, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2011-1717?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-1717?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from skype. Update skype_for_android 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-2011-1717?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2011-1717 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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