PatchTheCVECVE-2024-21411: Skype for Consumer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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CVE-2024-21411 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting skype. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Skype for Consumer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Why this priority
- High severity
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.6% (top 15%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-453 |
| Published | 2024-03-12 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation · Vendor: skype
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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Affected: < 8.113
Fixed in: 8.113
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy skype || rpm -q skype || skype --version
2. UPGRADE to 8.113 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade skype
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade skype
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-21411?
skype: upgrade to 8.113. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-21411 being exploited?
CVE-2024-21411 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2024-21411 affect?
CVE-2024-21411 affects skype. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Skype for Consumer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
How urgent is CVE-2024-21411?
Priority 57/100. High severity; On your watchlist