CVE-2024-21411 Skype for Consumer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
An attacker can execute arbitrary code on systems running Skype for Consumer, requiring immediate patching by users.
- 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-2024-21411?
CVE-2024-21411 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Skype for Consumer, published on 12 Mar 2024. 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
Skype for Consumer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Weakness: CWE-453
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-21411?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Skype Skype.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21411?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-21411 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2024-21411 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-21411 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Skype for Consumer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5r5j-mwfc-hgxh.