CVE-2002-0333 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files with short names via directory traversal in the TTY argument of xtell.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-0333?
CVE-2002-0333 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 May 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in xtell (xtelld) 1.91.1 and earlier, and 2.x before 2.7, allows remote attackers to read files with short names, and local users to read more files using a symlink with a short name, via a .. in the TTY argument.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0333?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xtell Xtell.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0333?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0333 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2002-0333 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-0333 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h635-p65q-pghw.