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CVE-2012-0787

UnknownEPSS 0.41%

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CVE-2012-0787 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The clone_file function in transfer.c in Augeas before 1.0.0, when copy_if_rename_fails is set and EXDEV or EBUSY is returned by the rename function, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and obtain sensitive information via a bind mount on the (1) .augsave or (2) destination file when using the backup save option, or (3) .augnew file when using the newfile save option.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The clone_file function in transfer.c in Augeas before 1.0.0, when copy_if_rename_fails is set and EXDEV or EBUSY is returned by the rename function, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and obtain sensitive information via a bind mount on the (1) .augsave or (2) destination file when using the backup save option, or (3) .augnew file when using the newfile save option.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.41%

32.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
RedhatEnterprise Linux6.0
AugeasAugeas<= 0.10.0
AugeasAugeas0.0.1
AugeasAugeas0.0.2
AugeasAugeas0.0.3
AugeasAugeas0.0.4
AugeasAugeas0.0.5
AugeasAugeas0.0.6
AugeasAugeas0.0.7
AugeasAugeas0.0.8
AugeasAugeas0.1.0
AugeasAugeas0.1.1
AugeasAugeas0.2.0
AugeasAugeas0.2.1
AugeasAugeas0.2.2
AugeasAugeas0.3.0
AugeasAugeas0.3.1
AugeasAugeas0.3.2
AugeasAugeas0.3.3
AugeasAugeas0.3.4
AugeasAugeas0.3.5
AugeasAugeas0.3.6
AugeasAugeas0.4.0
AugeasAugeas0.4.1
AugeasAugeas0.4.2
AugeasAugeas0.5.0
AugeasAugeas0.5.1
AugeasAugeas0.5.2
AugeasAugeas0.5.3
AugeasAugeas0.6.0
AugeasAugeas0.7.0
AugeasAugeas0.7.1
AugeasAugeas0.7.2
AugeasAugeas0.7.3
AugeasAugeas0.7.4
AugeasAugeas0.8.0
AugeasAugeas0.8.1
AugeasAugeas0.9.0

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Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0787?
The clone_file function in transfer.c in Augeas before 1.0.0, when copy_if_rename_fails is set and EXDEV or EBUSY is returned by the rename function, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and obtain sensitive information via a bind mount on the (1) .augsave or (2) destination file when using the backup save option, or (3) .augnew file when using the newfile save option.
How severe is CVE-2012-0787?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0787 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0787?
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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Source: NVD / NIST