EIP-2026-102997

PRE-CVE

Skype Technologies Skype 0.92/1.0/1.1 - Insecure Temporary File Creation

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-102997. PoCs published by Giovanni Delvecchio.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages an insecure temporary file creation vulnerability in Skype by creating a symbolic link to a critical file (/var/run/sudo/$user_ticket) via a predictable filename (/tmp/skype_profile.jpg). This could lead to denial of service or privilege escalation if the file is overwritten.

Description

Skype Technologies Skype 0.92/1.0/1.1 - Insecure Temporary File Creation

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Giovanni Delvecchio · bashlocallinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/25993

This exploit leverages an insecure temporary file creation vulnerability in Skype by creating a symbolic link to a critical file (/var/run/sudo/$user_ticket) via a predictable filename (/tmp/skype_profile.jpg). This could lead to denial of service or privilege escalation if the file is overwritten.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Skype 1.1.0.20 and prior versions
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Skype version 1.1.0.20 or earlier · Write access to /tmp directory
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

Details

Status pre_cve
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026