CVE-2016-5720

Description

Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in Microsoft Skype allow local users to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse (1) msi.dll, (2) dpapi.dll, or (3) cryptui.dll that is located in the current working directory.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.06% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory seclists.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Sep/65 third party advisory mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95859 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5720?
CVE-2016-5720 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-5720?
To fix CVE-2016-5720, 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-2016-5720 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-5720 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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