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CVE-2011-2074

8.5 · HIGH

Unspecified vulnerability in the client in Skype 5.x before 5.1.0.922 on Mac OS X allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a…

Published May 10, 2011skypeEPSS 2.88%

Overview

CVE-2011-2074 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting skype skype. It was published on May 10, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Unspecified vulnerability in the client in Skype 5.x before 5.1.0.922 on Mac OS X allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted message.

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

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References

Refblogs.skype.com/security/2011/05/security_vulnerability_in_mac.htmlRefisc.sans.edu/diary.html?storyid=10837Refsecunia.com/advisories/44522Refwww.purehacking.com/blogs/gordon-maddern/skype-0day-vulnerabilitiy-discovered-by-pure-hackingRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/47747Refwww.theregister.co.uk/2011/05/06/skype_for_mac_critical_vulnerability/Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/1192Refblogs.skype.com/security/2011/05/security_vulnerability_in_mac.htmlRefisc.sans.edu/diary.html?storyid=10837Refsecunia.com/advisories/44522

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2074?

CVE-2011-2074 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting skype skype. It was published on May 10, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2011-2074?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-2074?

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-2011-2074?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2011-2074 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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