CVE-2012-0786

augeas: susceptible to symlink attack

Published Nov 23, 2013 CVSS 2.0 · 3.3 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The transform_save function in transform.c in Augeas before 1.0.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and obtain sensitive information via a symlink attack on a .augnew file.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-28-1 augeas security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2012-0817 The transform_save function in transform.c in Augeas before 1.0.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and obtain sensitive information via a symlink attack on a .augnew file.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 6:38 PM
Reserved
Jan 19, 2012, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 23, 2013, 6:55 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:38 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Aug 11, 2012, 12:00 AM