LOW
CVE-2006-2312
CWE-88Published: May 19, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
2.6
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Argument injection vulnerability in the URI handler in Skype 2.0.*.104 and 2.5.*.0 through 2.5.*.78 for Windows allows remote authorized attackers to download arbitrary files via a URL that contains certain command-line switches.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2006-2312 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
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 VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (18)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/20154Broken Link · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/466428Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.osvdb.org/25658Broken Link
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/434707/30/4860/threadedBroken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18038Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1871Broken Link · Vendor Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26557Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://secunia.com/advisories/20154Broken Link · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/466428Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.osvdb.org/25658Broken Link
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/434707/30/4860/threadedBroken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18038Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2006-2312
CVSS Score2.6 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-88
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 19, 2006
Related CVEs (CWE-88)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2006-2312 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.