CVE-2008-5697 Other in n/a
Remote attackers can write arbitrary data to the clipboard via the Skype extension for Firefox, requiring user interaction to trigger the vulnerability.
- 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-2008-5697?
CVE-2008-5697 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Dec 2008. 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
The skype_tool.copy_num method in the Skype extension BETA 2.2.0.95 for Firefox allows remote attackers to write arbitrary data to the clipboard via a string argument.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5697?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Skype Skype Extension for Firefox.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5697?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5697 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-5697 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5697 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4ccv-9mm9-gw75.