Vulnerabilities > CVE-2002-0511 - Unspecified vulnerability in Nscd 2.2.4
Attack vector
UNKNOWN Attack complexity
UNKNOWN Privileges required
UNKNOWN Confidentiality impact
UNKNOWN Integrity impact
UNKNOWN Availability impact
UNKNOWN Summary
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
- http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2002-013.0.txt
- http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2002-013.0.txt
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8745.php
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8745.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4399
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4399