# CVE-2005-3265: Buffer overflow in Skype for Windows 1.1.x.0 through 1.4.x.83 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) callto:// and (2) sk

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2005-10-27 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Buffer overflow in Skype for Windows 1.1.x.0 through 1.4.x.83 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) callto:// and (2) skype:// links, or (3) a non-standard VCARD, possibly due to an underlying error in the SysUtils.WideFmtStr Delphi routine.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.pentest.co.uk/documents/ptl-2005-01.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/668193
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17305/
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2197
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/930345
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22848
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15190
- http://skype.com/security/skype-sb-2005-02.html

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