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CVE-2002-0511

HIGH CVSS: 7.5 Published: 2002-08-12 Modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Affected Platforms

Nscd Nscd

Weakness Type

NVD-CWE-Other

References