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CVE-2006-5084: Format string vulnerability in the NSRunAlertPanel function in eBay Skype for Mac 1.5.*.79 and earlier allo...

Format string vulnerability in the NSRunAlertPanel function in eBay Skype for Mac 1.5.*.79 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a malformed Skype URL, as originally reported to involve a null dereference.

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This is a legacy Skype for Mac issue from 2006. A specially malformed Skype URL could crash the application and may have allowed code execution. Business urgency is low for most modern environments, but any archived Mac images or unmanaged legacy systems running Skype for Mac 1.5.*.79 or earlier should be reviewed. Exposure is limited to systems running eBay Skype for Mac 1.5.*.79 or earlier and handling Skype URLs. Most current environments are unlikely to run this software, but legacy Mac fleets, forensic images, labs, or unmanaged endpoints may still matter. Handle as a legacy hygiene item unless affected Skype for Mac versions are still present. The main business risk is unmanaged old software with a remotely reachable URL handler, not a broad modern enterprise exposure. Mitigation focus: Inventory Mac endpoints for Skype for Mac 1.5.*.79 and earlier.; Remove or replace affected legacy Skype installations where found.; Check the Skype security bulletin for vendor-confirmed remediation guidance..

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