CVE-2009-4741

CVE-2009-4741 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Skype with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Extras Manager before 2.0.0.67 in Skype before 4.1.0.179 on Windows has unknown impact and attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4741?
Unspecified vulnerability in the Extras Manager before 2.0.0.67 in Skype before 4.1.0.179 on Windows has unknown impact and attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2009-4741?
CVE-2009-4741 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-4741 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-4741?
CVE-2009-4741 primarily affects Skype. In total, 143 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4741?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-4741 published?
CVE-2009-4741 was published on 2010-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (143)

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