CVE-2006-5084

CVE-2006-5084 is a high-severity vulnerability in Skype Technologies Skype with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5084?
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.
How severe is CVE-2006-5084?
CVE-2006-5084 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5084 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5084?
CVE-2006-5084 affects Skype Technologies Skype. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5084?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-5084 published?
CVE-2006-5084 was published on 2006-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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