High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Jan 23, 2017· Updated May 13, 2026
CVE-2016-5720
CVE-2016-5720
Description
Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in Microsoft Skype allow local users to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse (1) msi.dll, (2) dpapi.dll, or (3) cryptui.dll that is located in the current working directory.
Affected products
1Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
2- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Sep/65nvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/95859nvd
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