# CVE-2016-10151: hesiod: The hesiod_init function in lib/hesiod.c in Hesiod 3.2.1 compares EUID with UID to determine whether to use configura...

CVE-2016-10151 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by hesiod 3.2.1-3.1~build0.18.04.1, released March 28, 2017. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-10151
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Low)
- EPSS: 0.0039
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Mar 1, 2017

## Description

The hesiod_init function in lib/hesiod.c in Hesiod 3.2.1 compares EUID with UID to determine whether to use configurations from environment variables, which allows local users to gain privileges via the (1) HESIOD_CONFIG or (2) HES_DOMAIN environment variable and leveraging certain SUID/SGUID binary.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | hesiod Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.2.1-3.1~build0.18.04.1 | [hesiod 3.2.1-3.1~build0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-hesiod-3.2.1-3.1-build0.18.04.1.md) | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Linux | libhesiod0 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.2.1-3.1~build0.18.04.1 | [libhesiod0 3.2.1-3.1~build0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libhesiod0-3.2.1-3.1-build0.18.04.1.md) | Mar 28, 2017 |

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