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CVE-2002-0332: Buffer overflows in xtell (xtelld) 1.91.1 and earlier, and 2.x before 2.7, allows remote attackers to execu...

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.

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CVE-2002-0332 is a remote code execution risk in the legacy xtell/xtelld service. An attacker could send unusually long or malformed input that overruns memory and may run code on the server. Exposure is mainly a concern for old systems still running affected xtelld versions. Likely exposure is limited to legacy hosts running affected xtelld versions, especially if the daemon is reachable from untrusted networks. Debian issued DSA-121, so old Debian systems or unmanaged Unix-like servers are the most plausible places to check. Prioritize if legacy Unix or Debian systems are still in production or internet-reachable. For modern environments without xtelld, business urgency is low after confirming absence. If present, remediate promptly because the stated impact is arbitrary code execution. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove affected xtell/xtelld versions where no longer required.; Upgrade xtell/xtelld to vendor-fixed packages or version 2.7 or later where applicable.; Apply Debian DSA-121 guidance for affected Debian systems..

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