CVE-2008-2545 json
Skype 3.6.0.248, and other versions before 3.8.0.139, uses a case-sensitive comparison when checking for dangerous extensions, which allows…
published 2008-06-06 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-2540
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 4.2%
- EPSS 4.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 91%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Skype 3.6.0.248, and other versions before 3.8.0.139, uses a case-sensitive comparison when checking for dangerous extensions, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to bypass warning dialogs and possibly execute arbitrary code via a file: URI with a dangerous extension that uses a different case.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
4.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 91% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
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skype.com
/security/skype-sb-2008-003.html
patch
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securitytracker.com
/id?1020201
vdb-entry
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secunia.com
/advisories/30547
third-party-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/43044
vdb-entry
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/1749/references
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/29553
vdb-entry
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labs.idefense.com
/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=711
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-2545
- NVD CVE-2008-2545
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