Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-5720
Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in Microsoft Skype allow local users to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse (1) msi.dll, (2) dpapi.dll, or (3) cryptui.dll that is located in the current working directory.
Vulnerability category: Execute code
Products affected by CVE-2016-5720
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:skype:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-5720
0.08%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 32 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-5720
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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7.2
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HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
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10.0
|
NIST | |
7.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-5720
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-5720
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Sep/65
Full Disclosure: skype installer dll hijacking vulnerability - CVE-2016-5720Mailing List;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95859
Skype for Windows CVE-2016-5720 Untrusted Search Path vulnerability
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