HIGH
CVE-2011-2074
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: May 10, 2011· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
8.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the client in Skype 5.x before 5.1.0.922 on Mac OS X allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted message.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2011-2074 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 ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (14)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/44522Vendor Advisory
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/1192Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/44522Vendor Advisory
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/1192Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2011-2074
CVSS Score8.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 10, 2011
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-noinfo)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2011-2074 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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