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

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-10151 is a local privilege-escalation flaw in Hesiod 3.2.1. A local user may influence Hesiod configuration through environment variables when a privileged program uses the library, potentially gaining higher privileges. Business urgency depends on whether Hesiod and affected privileged binaries exist in your environment. Exposure is likely limited to Unix-like systems running Hesiod 3.2.1 where SUID or SGUID binaries use libhesiod. The source bundle does not identify broader affected products, package versions, or fixed release details. Treat as a targeted local privilege-escalation risk, not an internet-scale emergency. Prioritize multi-user Linux/Unix systems, servers with local accounts, and environments where legacy Hesiod is still deployed. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Hesiod, especially version 3.2.1 packages.; Apply vendor or distribution Hesiod updates where available.; Check Gentoo, Red Hat, and upstream guidance for applicable remediation details..

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Jun 13, 2026, 06:02 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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