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Forum Thread: Insecure Program
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| Desuna | Insecure Program |
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16th Dec, 2009 06:39 |
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Ranking: 2 Posts: 33 User Since: 2nd Feb, 2009 System Score: N/A Location: N/A |
I am using Win XP Pro and been advised that there is a threat to Skype Version 3.6.0.248. I was using Skype Version 4.1.0.179 however that version kept disconnecting me from the Internet. There appears to be a bug in Version 4 |
| Anthony Wells | RE: Insecure Program | ||||||||
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16th Dec, 2009 21:06 | ||||||||
| Score: 2324 Posts: 3,203 User Since: 19th Dec 2007 System Score: N/A Location: N/A Last edited on 16th Dec, 2009 21:14 |
You are using an "insecure" version of Skype with known vulnerabilities , this is what PSI is telling you . You need to update to a secure version which works for you on your system . Here is the FileHippo list of available versions - I don't use Skype so I cannot vouch for it's reliability , nor which PSI will find as secure :- http://www.filehippo.com/download_skype/3767/ A recent vulnerability was reported in v 3.8.x 115 and earlier . Please note that PSI will not (normally) detect a Beta version should you download one. Take care Anthony EDIT :Secunia Advisories show the latest vulnerability here :- http://secunia.com/advisories/37012/ -- It always seems impossible until its done. Nelson Mandela |
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| Desuna | RE: Insecure Program | ||||||||
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16th Dec, 2009 21:59 | ||||||||
| Score: 2 Posts: 33 User Since: 2nd Feb 2009 System Score: N/A Location: N/A |
I understand what you are saying, however using a version over 3.6.0.248 causes me to loose my internet connection. Other Skype users are experiencing similar problems. There appears to be a bug in the higher versions. | ||||||||
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| Anthony Wells | RE: Insecure Program | ||||||||
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16th Dec, 2009 22:24 | ||||||||
| Score: 2324 Posts: 3,203 User Since: 19th Dec 2007 System Score: N/A Location: N/A |
Then you are faced by the decision as to whether to use a "secure" but "buggy" system or an out of date "insecure" non-buggy system :(( Secunia have pointed out the danger , but only you can decide what to use and how much risk to take . You'll have to take it up with the suppliers of your programme . Anthony -- It always seems impossible until its done. Nelson Mandela |
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| Desuna | RE: Insecure Program | ||||||||
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17th Dec, 2009 00:41 | ||||||||
| Score: 2 Posts: 33 User Since: 2nd Feb 2009 System Score: N/A Location: N/A |
Thanks for your comments. I have taken it with Skype and also the Skype community forum. |
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