XChat 'ircs://' URI Command Execution Vulnerability
BID:29696
Info
XChat 'ircs://' URI Command Execution Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 29696 |
| Class: | Design Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2008-2841 |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Jun 13 2008 12:00AM |
| Updated: | May 07 2015 05:28PM |
| Credit: | securfrog |
| Vulnerable: |
XChat XChat 2.8.7b |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
XChat 'ircs://' URI Command Execution Vulnerability
XChat is prone to a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands in the context of the vulnerable user. This issue may lead to a remote compromise.
The issue arises because of improper handling of the 'ircs://' URI.
XChat 2.8.7b and prior versions are vulnerable to the issue.
XChat is prone to a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands in the context of the vulnerable user. This issue may lead to a remote compromise.
The issue arises because of improper handling of the 'ircs://' URI.
XChat 2.8.7b and prior versions are vulnerable to the issue.
Exploit / POC
XChat 'ircs://' URI Command Execution Vulnerability
The following proof of concept is available:
The following proof of concept is available:
Solution / Fix
XChat 'ircs://' URI Command Execution Vulnerability
Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].
Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].