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XChat "ircs" URI Handling Vulnerability

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securfrog has discovered a vulnerability in XChat, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a vulnerable system.


Be sure to check if your system is missing security updates or have insecure applications installed:
http://secunia.com/software_inspector/

Feature Overview - The Secunia Software Inspector:
* Detects insecure versions of applications installed
* Verifies that all Microsoft patches are applied
* Assists you in updating your system and applications
* Runs through your browser. No installation or download is required.




Original Source: http://secunia.com/advisories/30695/

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