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Michael Brooks (Sitewatch) discovered a reflective XSS flaw in cgiirc, a web based IRC client, which could lead to the execution of arbitrary javascript. . -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Debian Security Advisory DSA-2158-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. http://www.debian.org/security/ Steve Kemp February 9, 2011 http://www.debian.org/security/faq - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Package : cgiirc Vulnerability : cross-site scripting Problem type : local Debian-specific: no CVE ID : CVE-2011-0050 Michael Brooks (Sitewatch) discovered a reflective XSS flaw in cgiirc, a web based IRC client, which could lead to the execution of arbitrary javascript. For the old-stable distribution (lenny), this problem has been fixed in version 0.5.9-3lenny1. For the stable distribution (squeeze), and unstable distribution (sid), this problem will be fixed shortly. We recommend that you upgrade your cgiirc packages. Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: http://www.debian.org/security/ Mailing list: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . New vulnerability found in cgiirc may permit unauthorized script execution. Debian users should upgrade as a precaution.. Cgiirc Security, Debian Advisory, XSS Threat. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team
Feb 09, 2011
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