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CVE-2016-5720

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 1.88%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2017-01-23 · Last synced 2026-08-04

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CVE
CVE-2016-5720
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
1.88%
Microsoft

Original NVD 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.