gethostbyaddr

nounverified·updated May 9, 2026

The gethostbyaddr DNS query is when the address of a machine is known and the name is needed.

Framework senses

2 senses across 2 frameworks

SANS Glossary of Security Terms1 senseview framework →

§1: The gethostbyaddr DNS query is when the address of a machine is known and the name is needed.

Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →

§1 · legacy_primary: The gethostbyaddr DNS query is when the address of a machine is known and the name is needed.
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