CVE-2002-0334 Path traversal in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 3 May 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can modify arbitrary files via symlink attacks on the log file in xtell server.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2002-0334?

CVE-2002-0334 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 May 2002. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

xtell (xtelld) 1.91.1 and earlier, and 2.x before 2.7, allows local users to modify files via a symlink attack on the .xtell-log file.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0334?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Xtell Xtell.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0334?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0334 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-2002-0334 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0334 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9ggh-w7j2-862v.