How severe is CVE-2005-2300?

CVE-2005-2300 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-2300 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2300?

CVE-2005-2300 affects Skype Technologies Skype. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2300?

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

When was CVE-2005-2300 published?

CVE-2005-2300 was published on 2005-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2300

CVE-2005-2300 is a low-severity vulnerability in Skype Technologies Skype with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Skype Technologies Skype
Published: 2005-07-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Skype 1.1.0.20 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the skype_profile.jpg temporary file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2300?: Skype 1.1.0.20 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the skype_profile.jpg temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2005-2300?: CVE-2005-2300 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-2300 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2300?: CVE-2005-2300 affects Skype Technologies Skype. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2300?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2300 published?: CVE-2005-2300 was published on 2005-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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