CVE-2005-3265

Description

Buffer overflow in Skype for Windows 1.1.x.0 through 1.4.x.83 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) callto:// and (2) skype:// links, or (3) a non-standard VCARD, possibly due to an underlying error in the SysUtils.WideFmtStr Delphi routine.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 31.61% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory skype.com Vendor Advisory co.uk
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.pentest.co.uk/documents/ptl-2005-01.html patch vendor advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/668193 third party advisory us government resource
http://secunia.com/advisories/17305/ third party advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2197 vdb entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/930345 third party advisory us government resource
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22848 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15190 vdb entry
http://skype.com/security/skype-sb-2005-02.html patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3265?
CVE-2005-3265 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-3265?
To fix CVE-2005-3265, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2005-3265 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2005-3265 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~32% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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