CVE-2004-1778 json
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 permiss…
published 2004-12-22 21 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2004-1772
- cvss
- 4.6
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.4%
- EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 33%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Exploit prediction
0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 33% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.6 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-276 Incorrect Default Permissions
References
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securityfocus.com
/bid/12081
vdb-entry, broken-link, third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=110868557905786&w=2
mailing-list, issue-tracking, third-party-advisory
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marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=110374568916303&w=2
mailing-list, issue-tracking, third-party-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/18644
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2004-1778
- NVD CVE-2004-1778
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