CVE-2002-0511

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.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.35%

Vendor Advisory calderasystems.com Vendor Advisory iss.net Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8745.php	vdb entry vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4399	vdb entry patch vendor advisory
http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2002-013.0.txt	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0511?: CVE-2002-0511 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-0511?: To fix CVE-2002-0511, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2002-0511 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2002-0511 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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