Vulnerability in hesiod package - security update
Summary
DLA-796-1: hesiod - security update. Affects hesiod versions < 3.0.2-21+deb7u1. Fixed in 3.0.2-21+deb7u1. How to fix ↓
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Background
The hesiod package is a DNS-based directory service developed by Project Athena. It provides a way to map names to values in a distributed computing environment. This package is commonly used in Debian 7 Wheezy. However, it has been found to have two vulnerabilities that could potentially compromise the security of the system.
Vulnerability Detail
The first vulnerability, identified as CVE-2016-10151, is a weak SUID check that allows privilege elevation. This means that an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges on the system. The second vulnerability, CVE-2016-10152, involves the use of a hard-coded DNS fallback domain (athena.mit.edu) if the configuration file cannot be read. This could lead to potential DNS-related security issues.
These vulnerabilities pose a risk to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
3.0.2-21+deb7u1
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade hesiodTip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
There are no specific workarounds mentioned for these vulnerabilities. The recommended solution is to upgrade the hesiod package to the fixed version.
Conclusion
The hesiod package in Debian 7 Wheezy has been found to have two vulnerabilities that could compromise the security of the system. It is crucial to upgrade the hesiod package to version 3.0.2-21+deb7u1 or later to mitigate these vulnerabilities. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Hesiod is a DNS-based directory service developed by Project Athena. It provides a way to map names to values in a distributed computing environment.
CVE-2016-10151 is a vulnerability in hesiod that allows privilege elevation through a weak SUID check.
CVE-2016-10152 is a vulnerability in hesiod that involves the use of a hard-coded DNS fallback domain if the configuration file cannot be read.
To fix these vulnerabilities, it is recommended to upgrade the hesiod package to version 3.0.2-21+deb7u1 or later.
These vulnerabilities could potentially allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system and could lead to DNS-related security issues.
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