MEDIUM
CVE-2004-1778
CWE-276Published: December 22, 2004· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
4.6
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2004-1778 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
skype1 product(s)
skype
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (8)
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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110374568916303&w=2Issue Tracking · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110868557905786&w=2Issue Tracking · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12081Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry · Vendor Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18644Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110374568916303&w=2Issue Tracking · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110868557905786&w=2Issue Tracking · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12081Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry · Vendor Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18644Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2004-1778
CVSS Score4.6 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-276
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 22, 2004
Related CVEs (CWE-276)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2004-1778 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.