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CVE-2005-3265

Buffer overflow in Skype for Windows 1.1.x.0 through 1.4.x.83 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) callto:// and (2) skype:// links, or (3) a non-standard VCARD, possibly due to an underlying error in the SysUtils.WideFmtStr Delphi routine.

Security Impact Summary

CVE-2005-3265 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 1 product from skype_technologies organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

Originally identified in 2005, this vulnerability predates many modern security frameworks and practices. The vulnerability landscape of that era was characterized by different threat models and less mature defense mechanisms compared to contemporary standards.

Published

2005-10-27T10:02:00.000

Last Modified

2026-04-16T00:27:16.627

Status

Modified

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv2: 9.3 (HIGH)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Access Vector: NETWORK
Access Complexity: MEDIUM
Authentication: NONE
Confidentiality Impact: COMPLETE
Integrity Impact: COMPLETE
Availability Impact: COMPLETE

Exploitability Score

8.6

Impact Score

10.0

Weaknesses

Type: Primary
CWE-119

Affected Vendors & Products

Type	Vendor	Product	Version/Range	Vulnerable?
Application	skype_technologies	skype	1.1.0.61	Yes
Application	skype_technologies	skype	1.1.0.73	Yes
Application	skype_technologies	skype	1.1.0.79	Yes
Application	skype_technologies	skype	1.2.0.0	Yes
Application	skype_technologies	skype	1.2.0.37	Yes
Application	skype_technologies	skype	1.2.0.41	Yes
Application	skype_technologies	skype	1.2.0.46	Yes
Application	skype_technologies	skype	1.3.0.45	Yes
Application	skype_technologies	skype	1.3.0.48	Yes
Application	skype_technologies	skype	1.3.0.51	Yes
Application	skype_technologies	skype	1.3.0.54	Yes
Application	skype_technologies	skype	1.3.0.55	Yes
Application	skype_technologies	skype	1.3.0.57	Yes
Application	skype_technologies	skype	1.3.0.60	Yes
Application	skype_technologies	skype	1.3.0.66	Yes
Application	skype_technologies	skype	1.4.0.71	Yes
Application	skype_technologies	skype	1.4.0.78	Yes
Application	skype_technologies	skype	1.4.0.83	Yes

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/17305/ ([email protected])
http://skype.com/security/skype-sb-2005-02.html Patch, Vendor Advisory ([email protected])
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/668193 US Government Resource ([email protected])
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/930345 US Government Resource ([email protected])
http://www.pentest.co.uk/documents/ptl-2005-01.html Patch, Vendor Advisory ([email protected])
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15190 ([email protected])
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2197 ([email protected])
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22848 ([email protected])
http://secunia.com/advisories/17305/ (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://skype.com/security/skype-sb-2005-02.html Patch, Vendor Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/668193 US Government Resource (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/930345 US Government Resource (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.pentest.co.uk/documents/ptl-2005-01.html Patch, Vendor Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15190 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2197 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22848 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For skype_technologies's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.