Re: first patch to security problem

["R.K.Aa." <dark@c2i.net>]

Peter wrote:

> Hi All,
> 
> Here's a first attempt at a patch. You may need to change your netscape
> URL handler for certain URLs to work properly. i.e.:
> 

[snipped]

For what it's worth: Redhat have released a new version of xchat 1.4.0 
based on RHSA-2000:055-03
("XChat can pass URLs from IRC to a shell")

You might want to browse the code, and if it is still valid, merge the 
fix back into newer xchat?

The errata URL is http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-055-03.html


Kristin,
Oslo, Norway.

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