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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.902238
Category:General
Title:Skype Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability (Windows)
Summary:The host is installed with Skype and is prone to insecure library;loading vulnerability.
Description:Summary:
The host is installed with Skype and is prone to insecure library
loading vulnerability.

Vulnerability Insight:
The flaw is due to improper validation of search path, which
allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking
attacks via a Trojan horse wab32.dll that is located in the same folder as
a .skype file.

Vulnerability Impact:
Successful exploitation will allow the attackers to execute
arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks.

Affected Software/OS:
Skype version 4.2.0.169 (4.2.169) and prior on Windows.

Solution:
No known solution was made available for at least one year since the disclosure
of this vulnerability. Likely none will be provided anymore. General solution options are to upgrade to a newer
release, disable respective features, remove the product or replace the product by another one.

CVSS Score:
9.3

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2010-3136
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/14766
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11833
XForce ISS Database: skype-dll-code-execution(64577)
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64577
CopyrightCopyright (C) 2010 Greenbone Networks GmbH

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