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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Mandrake Local Security Checks >> MDKSA-2002:051: xchat Vulnerability Assessment Details
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MDKSA-2002:051: xchat |
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Check for the version of the xchat package Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2002:051 (xchat). In versions of the xchat IRC client prior to version 1.8.9, xchat does not filter the response from an IRC server when a /dns query is executed. xchat resolves hostnames by passing the configured resolver and hostname to a shell, so an IRC server may return a malicious response formatted so that arbitrary commands are executed with the privilege of the user running xchat. Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:051 Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: 4376 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 Tenable Network Security |
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