CVE-2002-0333

CVE-2002-0333 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xtell with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0333?
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.
How severe is CVE-2002-0333?
CVE-2002-0333 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0333 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0333?
CVE-2002-0333 primarily affects Xtell. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0333?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0333 published?
CVE-2002-0333 was published on 2002-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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