Elevation of Privilege in Skype for Android by Microsoft
CVE-2019-0622

4.6MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Skype
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 January 2019

Summary

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Skype for Android due to insufficient handling of specific authentication requests. This flaw could allow an attacker to gain elevated access to the affected system, potentially compromising sensitive data and functionality.

Affected Version(s)

Skype 8.35 when installed on Android Devices

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106465
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.6
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Physical
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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