CVE - CVE-2002-0511

CVE-ID
CVE-2002-0511	Learn more at National Vulnerability Database (NVD) • CVSS Severity Rating • Fix Information • Vulnerable Software Versions • SCAP Mappings • CPE Information
Description
The default configuration of Name Service Cache Daemon (nscd) in Caldera OpenLinux 3.1 and 3.1.1 uses cached PTR records instead of consulting the authoritative DNS server for the A record, which could make it easier for remote attackers to bypass applications that restrict access based on host names.
References
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BID:4399 URL:http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4399 CALDERA:CSSA-2002-013.0 URL:~~http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2002-013.0.txt~~ (Obsolete source - check if archived by the Wayback Machine) XF:nscd-dns-ptr-validation(8745) URL:~~http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8745.php~~ (Obsolete source - check if archived by the Wayback Machine)
Date Record Created
20030402	Disclaimer: The record creation date may reflect when the CVE ID was allocated or reserved, and does not necessarily indicate when this vulnerability was discovered, shared with the affected vendor, publicly disclosed, or updated in CVE.
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