Overview
A heap-based buffer overflow in Skype may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition.
Description
Skype software provides telephone service over IP networks. Skype contains a buffer overflow in a routine that parses incoming network traffic. The issue exists because Skype relies on user-controlled data to determine the size of buffers used to handle incoming packets. This may allow a remote attacker to manipulate memory allocation routines to create an under-sized buffer. When data is copied to this buffer, a heap-based buffer overflow may occur. For more information, please refer to Skype Security Bulletin SKYPE-SB/2005-003. |
Impact
A remote attacker may be able to overwrite heap memory causing the Skype process to crash or cause unpredictable behavior. In addition, public reports claim this vulnerability can be used to execute arbitrary code. |
Solution
Upgrade Skype |
Vendor Information
CVSS Metrics
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References
Acknowledgements
This vulnerability was reported by SKY-CERT. Skype credits EADS Corporate Research Center security lab with providing information regarding this vulnerability.
This document was written by Jeff Gennari.
Other Information
| CVE IDs: | CVE-2005-3267 |
| Severity Metric: | 20.88 |
| Date Public: | 2005-10-25 |
| Date First Published: | 2005-10-26 |
| Date Last Updated: | 2005-10-31 14:00 UTC |
| Document Revision: | 18 |