Vulnerability Details : CVE-2004-1778
Skype 0.92.0.12 and 1.0.0.1 for Linux, and possibly other versions, creates the /usr/share/skype/lang directory with world-writable permissions, which allows local users to modify language files and possibly conduct social engineering or other attacks.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2004-1778
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 6 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2004-1778
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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4.6
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.9
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6.4
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2004-1778
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During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2004-1778
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12081
Broken Link;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry;Vendor Advisory
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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110868557905786&w=2
Issue Tracking;Mailing List;Third Party Advisory
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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110374568916303&w=2
Issue Tracking;Mailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18644
Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
Products affected by CVE-2004-1778
- cpe:2.3:a:skype:skype:0.92.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:skype:skype:1.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*