CVE-2002-0511 json
The default configuration of Name Service Cache Daemon (nscd) in Caldera OpenLinux 3.1 and 3.1.1 uses cached PTR records instead of consult…
published 2002-08-12 24 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2002-0507
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.6%
- EPSS 1.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 75%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
- securityfocus.com/bid/4399 advisory
Exploit prediction
1.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 75% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
References
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securityfocus.com
/bid/4399
vdb-entry, patch, vendor-advisory
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calderasystems.com
/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2002-013.0.txt
vendor-advisory
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iss.net
/security_center/static/8745.php
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2002-0511
- NVD CVE-2002-0511
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