CVE-2002-0511 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass host-based access controls in Caldera OpenLinux by exploiting nscd's default caching behavior for DNS records.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-0511?
CVE-2002-0511 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Apr 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0511?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nscd Nscd.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0511?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0511 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2002-0511 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0511 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f788-g3hq-w67p.