CVE-2004-1778

N/A Unknown
Published: December 22, 2004 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

Skype 0.92.0.12 and 1.0.0.1 for Linux, and possibly other versions, creates the /usr/share/skype/lang directory with world-writable permissions, which allows local users to modify language files and possibly conduct social engineering or other attacks.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110374568916303&w=2
Source: cve@mitre.org
Issue Tracking Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110868557905786&w=2
Source: cve@mitre.org
Issue Tracking Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12081
Source: cve@mitre.org
Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18644
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110374568916303&w=2
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110868557905786&w=2
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12081
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18644
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
19th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-276

Affected Vendors

skype

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