Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Skype for macOS
CVE-2020-24003

3.3LOW

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Skype
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 January 2021

Summary

A security flaw in Skype for macOS version 8.59.0.77 allows a local process to bypass library validation, enabling unauthorized access to the user's microphone and camera. This occurs when a malicious library is loaded, inheriting the microphone and camera permissions of the Skype Client without prompting the user, potentially leading to privacy violations and unauthorized surveillance.

References

https://www.hdwsec.fr/blog/20200608-skype/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
3.3
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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