Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xchat | Xchat | 1.2.1 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-08/0215.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-08/0301.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-08/0305.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-055.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1601Vendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-08/0215.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-08/0301.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-08/0305.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-055.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1601Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2000-0787?
CVE-2000-0787 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). 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.
How severe is CVE-2000-0787?
CVE-2000-0787 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2000-0787?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xchat Xchat.