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AUSCERT Security Bulletin
ASB-2012.0159
Skype Account Hijack Vulnerability
15 November 2012
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: Skype
Operating System: Windows
UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
Impact/Access: Access Privileged Data -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Resolution: Mitigation
Member content until: Saturday, December 15 2012
Comment: Proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability
however the issue is now resolved.
OVERVIEW
Skype have fixed a security issue with the password reset functionality
on their website.
IMPACT
According to SANS, the bug "would have allowed anyone to hijack a Skype
account simply by knowing the e-mail address the account was associated
with". [1]
MITIGATION
Prior to the bug being fixed, the only known mitigation was to create
an entirely new account with an obscure, unknown email address. [2]
Skype has since updated the password reset functionality and is
getting in contact with affected users. [3]
REFERENCES
[1] Skype account hijack vulnerability fixed
http://isc.sans.edu/diary.html?storyid=14512&rss
[2] Skype vulnerability makes hijack childs play
http://countermeasures.trendmicro.eu/skype-vulnerability/
[3] Reported Security Issue - RESOLVED
http://heartbeat.skype.com/2012/11/security_issue.html
AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate. However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.
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