SB2017062615 - Buffer overflow in Microsoft Skype
Published: June 26, 2017 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017062615
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-9948)
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.
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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.