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CVE-2008-2545

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

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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.

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Affected versions

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References 7

securitytracker.com

secunia.com

exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com

vupen.com

securityfocus.com

labs.idefense.com

skype.com