CVE-2024-21411

Summary

CVE-2024-21411 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Skype for Consumer, which allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a victim's system. This remote code execution (RCE) issue arises due to a flaw in Skype's handling of specially crafted media files. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in the installation of malware, unauthorized access to sensitive data, or other malicious activity. Users are encouraged to update their Skype for Consumer application to the latest version as soon as possible to mitigate this risk. Microsoft has acknowledged the issue and is working on a patch to address the underlying cause.

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