CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0332

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflows in xtell (xtelld) 1.91.1 and earlier, and 2.x before 2.7, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long DNS hostname determined using reverse DNS lookups, (2) a long AUTH string, or (3) certain data in the xtell request.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a serious risk to organizations by allowing remote code execution, which can lead to system compromise. Attackers may exploit this flaw to deploy malware or steal sensitive information.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade to xtell version 2.7 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, monitoring and restricting access to services that may be susceptible to attacks exploiting this flaw is advisable.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflows in xtell (xtelld) 1.91.1 and earlier, and 2.x before 2.7, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long DNS hostname that is determined using reverse DNS lookups, (2) a long AUTH string, or (3) certain data in the xtell request.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS