CVE-2005-3265 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Skype for Windows by tricking users into clicking malicious links or opening crafted vCards.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-3265?
CVE-2005-3265 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Oct 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Skype for Windows 1.1.x.0 through 1.4.x.83 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) callto:// and (2) skype:// links, or (3) a non-standard VCARD, possibly due to an underlying error in the SysUtils.WideFmtStr Delphi routine.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3265?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Skype Technologies Skype.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3265?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-3265 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2005-3265 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-3265 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as CVE-2005-3266, GHSA-74hv-h455-w6jh.