Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 6.0 |
| Augeas | Augeas | <= 0.10.0 |
References
- http://augeas.net/news.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1537.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55811Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=772261Exploit
- https://github.com/hercules-team/augeas/commit/b8de6a8cExploitPatch
- http://augeas.net/news.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1537.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55811Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=772261Exploit
- https://github.com/hercules-team/augeas/commit/b8de6a8cExploitPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0787?
CVE-2012-0787 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.7 (LOW). 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 an...
How severe is CVE-2012-0787?
CVE-2012-0787 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-0787?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Enterprise Linux, Augeas Augeas.