CVE-2002-0511
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…
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (1.58%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
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.
- CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 HIGHAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
- EPSS
- 1.58% probability · 74th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Affected
- nscd/nscd
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
References
- http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2002-013.0.txt
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8745.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4399Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2002-013.0.txt
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8745.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4399Patch, Vendor Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.