CVE-2011-1717
CVE-2011-1717 is a low-severity vulnerability in Skype Skype For Android 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Skype Skype For Android
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Skype for Android stores sensitive user data without encryption in sqlite3 databases that have weak permissions, which allows local applications to read user IDs, contacts, phone numbers, date of birth, instant message logs, and other private information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2011-1717?
- Skype for Android stores sensitive user data without encryption in sqlite3 databases that have weak permissions, which allows local applications to read user IDs, contacts, phone numbers, date of birth, instant message logs, and other private information.
- How severe is CVE-2011-1717?
- CVE-2011-1717 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2011-1717 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2011-1717?
- CVE-2011-1717 affects Skype Skype For Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2011-1717?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2011-1717 published?
- CVE-2011-1717 was published on 2011-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://blogs.skype.com/security/2011/04/privacy_vulnerability_in_skype.html
- http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/04/14/exclusive-vulnerability-in-skype-for-android-is-exposing-your-name-phone-number-chat-logs-and-a-lot-more/
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025387
- http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/04/15/skype_for_android_vulnerable/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:skype:skype_for_android:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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