CVE-2017-9948 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack buffer overflow in Skype allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malicious RDP clipboard content.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-9948?
CVE-2017-9948 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Jun 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A stack buffer overflow vulnerability has been discovered in Microsoft Skype 7.2, 7.35, and 7.36 before 7.37, involving MSFTEDIT.DLL mishandling of remote RDP clipboard content within the message box.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9948?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Skype.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9948?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-9948 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-2017-9948 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-9948 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rwvf-ppqq-h9cm.