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.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 7.5/10
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
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
Timeline
- Published
- Aug 12, 2002
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified