Description
IRC Xchat client versions 1.4.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by encoding shell metacharacters into a URL which XChat uses to launch a web browser.
Product(s):
- XChat XChat 1.2.1
- XChat XChat 1.3.10
- XChat XChat 1.3.11
- XChat XChat 1.3.12
- XChat XChat 1.3.13
- XChat XChat 1.3.9
- XChat XChat 1.4.1
- XChat XChat 1.4.2
- XChat XChat 1.4
- XChat XChat 1.5.6
- XChat 1.5.xdev
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2000-0787, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2000-0787 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions:
- Check out the advisory links provided below.