How severe is CVE-2004-1777?

CVE-2004-1777 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-1777 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1777?

CVE-2004-1777 primarily affects Skype Technologies Skype. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1777?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-1777 published?

CVE-2004-1777 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1777

CVE-2004-1777 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Skype Technologies Skype with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Skype Technologies Skype
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

A "range check error" in Skype for Windows before 0.98.0.28 allows local and remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via long command line arguments or a long callto:// URL, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-1114.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1777?: A "range check error" in Skype for Windows before 0.98.0.28 allows local and remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via long command line arguments or a long callto:// URL, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-1114.
How severe is CVE-2004-1777?: CVE-2004-1777 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1777 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1777?: CVE-2004-1777 primarily affects Skype Technologies Skype. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1777?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1777 published?: CVE-2004-1777 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:skype_technologies:skype:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:skype_technologies:skype:0.98.0.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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