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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 wor

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.

MEDIUM · CVSS 4.6 EPSS 0.0006
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  • No active-exploitation, high-EPSS, or public-exploit signals - routine patching cadence
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Weakness Classification

CWE-276Incorrect Default Permissions
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Affected Products & Versions

1
skypeall versions
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Scoring & Timeline

4.6
MEDIUM · CVSS v2 (legacy) · cve@mitre.org
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This CVE predates CVSS v3; the legacy v2 score is shown so triage still has a severity to work with.
v2 Vector
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Published to NVD22 Dec 2004 · 05:00 AM
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References & Sources

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Source URLs (vendor pages, mailing lists, write-ups). Exploit/PoC links are in their own section above to avoid duplication.
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110374568916303&w=2Issue TrackingMailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110868557905786&w=2Issue TrackingMailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12081Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18644Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
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