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XChat is a chat program used to connect to IRC networks. In versions 1.4.2 and earlier, a malicious user could send a chat message containing a specially crafted web link. When the victim clicked it, XChat would pass hidden shell commands to the browser launcher, letting the attacker run programs on the victim's computer. Patches were issued by Red Hat, Mandrake, and Conectiva in August 2000. Very limited in modern enterprise environments. XChat 1.4.2 dates to 2000 and is unlikely to be present on managed endpoints. Any residual exposure would be on legacy Linux desktops running unpatched XChat where users actively click URLs delivered through IRC channels. Low business priority for most organizations. Treat as a legacy hygiene item: confirm XChat 1.4.2 is not present on corporate Linux systems and, if found, apply vendor updates or remove the software. No evidence of active exploitation, and modern endpoints are unlikely to be impacted. Mitigation focus: Upgrade XChat to a distribution-patched version beyond 1.4.2 using vendor advisories (RHSA-2000:055, MDKSA-2000:039, Conectiva).; Retire or replace end-of-life IRC clients on Linux hosts where feasible.; Disable or unset automatic URL-handler invocation in legacy chat clients until patched..
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