CVE-2012-0786
UnknownEPSS 0.45%
Last modified
CVE-2012-0786 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Augeas | Augeas | <= 0.10.0 |
| Augeas | Augeas | 0.0.1 |
| Augeas | Augeas | 0.0.2 |
| Augeas | Augeas | 0.0.3 |
| Augeas | Augeas | 0.0.4 |
| Augeas | Augeas | 0.0.5 |
| Augeas | Augeas | 0.0.6 |
| Augeas | Augeas | 0.0.7 |
| Augeas | Augeas | 0.0.8 |
| Augeas | Augeas | 0.1.0 |
| Augeas | Augeas | 0.1.1 |
| Augeas | Augeas | 0.2.0 |
| Augeas | Augeas | 0.2.1 |
| Augeas | Augeas | 0.2.2 |
| Augeas | Augeas | 0.3.0 |
| Augeas | Augeas | 0.3.1 |
| Augeas | Augeas | 0.3.2 |
| Augeas | Augeas | 0.3.3 |
| Augeas | Augeas | 0.3.4 |
| Augeas | Augeas | 0.3.5 |
| Augeas | Augeas | 0.3.6 |
| Augeas | Augeas | 0.4.0 |
| Augeas | Augeas | 0.4.1 |
| Augeas | Augeas | 0.4.2 |
| Augeas | Augeas | 0.5.0 |
| Augeas | Augeas | 0.5.1 |
| Augeas | Augeas | 0.5.2 |
| Augeas | Augeas | 0.5.3 |
| Augeas | Augeas | 0.6.0 |
| Augeas | Augeas | 0.7.0 |
| Augeas | Augeas | 0.7.1 |
| Augeas | Augeas | 0.7.2 |
| Augeas | Augeas | 0.7.3 |
| Augeas | Augeas | 0.7.4 |
| Augeas | Augeas | 0.8.0 |
| Augeas | Augeas | 0.8.1 |
| Augeas | Augeas | 0.9.0 |
References
- http://augeas.net/news.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55811Vendor Advisory
- http://augeas.net/news.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55811Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-0786?
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.
How severe is CVE-2012-0786?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0786 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0786?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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