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) cr...
HighCVSS 7.8
EPSS 1.9%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
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.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft skype | All versions | No fix listed |
References
- 20160927 skype installer dll hijacking vulnerability - CVE-2016-5720 mailing-list third-party-advisory
- 95859 vdb-entry