Strix
26.1K

CVE-2012-6607

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

Last modified

CVE-2012-6607 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 .augsave file in a backup save action, a different vector than CVE-2012-0786.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% 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 .augsave file in a backup save action, a different vector than CVE-2012-0786.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.36%

28.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
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

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-6607?
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 .augsave file in a backup save action, a different vector than CVE-2012-0786.
How severe is CVE-2012-6607?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-6607 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6607?
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2012-6607?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST