Buffer overflow in Microsoft Skype

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU38811

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-9948

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

A stack buffer overflow vulnerability has been discovered in Microsoft Skype 7.2, 7.35, and 7.36 before 7.37, involving MSFTEDIT.DLL mishandling of remote RDP clipboard content within the message box.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Skype: 7.2 - 7.36

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:skype:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:skype:7.35:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:skype:7.36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99281
https://www.vulnerability-db.com/?q=articles/2017/05/28/stack-buffer-overflow-zero-day-vulnerability-uncovered-microsoft-skype-v72-v735
https://www.vulnerability-lab.com/get_content.php?id=2071
https://www.vulnerability-lab.com/get_content.php?id=2084

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.