CVE-2006-5084 describes a format string vulnerability in the NSRunAlertPanel function of eBay Skype for Mac versions 1.5.0.79 and earlier. This flaw allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service (application crash) and potentially execute arbitrary code through a specially crafted Skype URL. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, indicating its exploitability, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.5.0.79CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:skype_technologies:skype:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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