How severe is CVE-2005-1407?

CVE-2005-1407 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-1407 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1407?

CVE-2005-1407 primarily affects Skype Technologies Skype. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1407?

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

When was CVE-2005-1407 published?

CVE-2005-1407 was published on 2005-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1407

CVE-2005-1407 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Skype Technologies Skype with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Skype Technologies Skype
Published: 2005-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Skype for Windows 1.2.0.0 to 1.2.0.46 allows local users to bypass the identity check for an authorized application, then call arbitrary Skype API functions by modifying or replacing that application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1407?: Skype for Windows 1.2.0.0 to 1.2.0.46 allows local users to bypass the identity check for an authorized application, then call arbitrary Skype API functions by modifying or replacing that application.
How severe is CVE-2005-1407?: CVE-2005-1407 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1407 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1407?: CVE-2005-1407 primarily affects Skype Technologies Skype. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1407?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1407 published?: CVE-2005-1407 was published on 2005-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.skype.com/security/ssa-2005-01.html

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:skype_technologies:skype:1.2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:skype_technologies:skype:1.2.0.37:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:skype_technologies:skype:1.2.0.41:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:skype_technologies:skype:1.2.0.46:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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