Stack-based buffer overflow in Skype - CVE-2017-9948
Published: June 29, 2017 / Updated: June 29, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU7230
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-9948
CWE-ID: CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to stack-based buffer overflow in the `MSFTEDIT.DLL` when handling RDP clipboard content within the message box. A local attacker can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with system privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
The weakness exists due to stack-based buffer overflow in the `MSFTEDIT.DLL` when handling RDP clipboard content within the message box. A local attacker can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with system privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Affected software
Skype
How to mitigate CVE-2017-9948
Update to version 7.37.178.