CVE-2005-2300

N/A Unknown
Published: July 19, 2005 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

Skype 1.1.0.20 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the skype_profile.jpg temporary file.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112156036013818&w=2
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://secunia.com/advisories/16105
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.zone-h.org/advisories/read/id=7808
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Vendor Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112156036013818&w=2
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://secunia.com/advisories/16105
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.zone-h.org/advisories/read/id=7808
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Vendor Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
28th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

skype_technologies