Description
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.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 7.5/10
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101494896516467&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-121Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8312.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4193
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101494896516467&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-121Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8312.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4193
Timeline
- Published
- Jun 25, 2002
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified