How severe is CVE-2007-5989?

CVE-2007-5989 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-5989 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5989?

CVE-2007-5989 primarily affects Skype Technologies Skype. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5989?

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

When was CVE-2007-5989 published?

CVE-2007-5989 was published on 2007-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5989

CVE-2007-5989 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Skype Technologies Skype with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Skype Technologies Skype
Published: 2007-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the skype4com URI handler in Skype before 3.6 GOLD allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via "short string values" that result in heap corruption.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5989?: Unspecified vulnerability in the skype4com URI handler in Skype before 3.6 GOLD allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via "short string values" that result in heap corruption.
How severe is CVE-2007-5989?: CVE-2007-5989 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-5989 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5989?: CVE-2007-5989 primarily affects Skype Technologies Skype. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5989?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5989 published?: CVE-2007-5989 was published on 2007-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (18)

cpe:2.3:a:skype_technologies:skype:0.98.0.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:skype_technologies:skype:1.0.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:skype_technologies:skype:1.0.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:skype_technologies:skype:1.0.0.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:skype_technologies:skype:1.0.0.29:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:skype_technologies:skype:1.0.0.94:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:skype_technologies:skype:1.0.0.97:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:skype_technologies:skype:1.0.0.100:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:skype_technologies:skype:1.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:skype_technologies:skype:1.4.0.83:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:skype_technologies:skype:1.5.0.79:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:skype_technologies:skype:1.5.80:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:skype_technologies:skype:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:skype_technologies:skype:2.0.104:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:skype_technologies:skype:2.0.105:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:skype_technologies:skype:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:skype_technologies:skype:2.5.78:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:skype_technologies:skype:2.5.79:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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