CVE-2002-0333 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in xtell (xtelld) versions 1.91.1 and earlier, and 2.x before 2.7. This flaw allows remote attackers to read files with short names, and local users to read additional files via a symlink, by injecting ".." into the TTY argument. With a CVSS score of 5.0, this vulnerability has a low attack complexity and requires no authentication, primarily leading to information disclosure. While there is no evidence of active exploitation, an ExploitDB entry exists for remote information disclosure in xtell 2.6.1, and the vulnerability has garnered significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.91.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:xtell:xtell:1.91.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.6.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:xtell:xtell:2.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
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