Skype Skype for Windows and Mac OS DoS Exploit

In the latest versions of Skype for Windows and Mac OS X and there is an error that allows irrevocably to bring down the program.

To do this, just send in the chat line:

http://: 

After that, Skype crashes and no longer starts.
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Works both in group chats, and in private.

Vulnerable versions:
for Windows: 7.5.0.101
for Mac OS X: 7.8 (390)

Older versions of Skype, such as Windows 7.3.0.101 and Mac OS 7.7 (335), are not affected. As a workaround, you can roll back to an older version.

UPDATE: The issue has been fixed in version 7.5.64.102 for Windows and 7.8 (391) for Mac OS.
To cure the problem, simply download the latest version from skype.com


UPD: In a fresh update for Mac OS X 7.8 (391), the problem could not be reproduced.
UPD2: Skype started filtering messages, now when sending a malicious message it is deleted before reaching the addressee. However, old messages still cause problems. The string can also be placed in the status, then no deleting the history helps.