gethostbyname

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

The gethostbyname DNS quest is when the name of a machine is known and the address is needed.

Framework senses

2 senses across 2 frameworks

SANS Glossary of Security Terms1 senseview framework →

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

Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →

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