Vulnerability Description
The transform_save function in transform.c in Augeas 1.0.0 through 1.1.0 does not properly calculate the permission values when the umask contains a "7," which causes world-writable permissions to be used for new files and allows local users to modify the files via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Augeas | Augeas | 1.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0044.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1034261
- https://github.com/hercules-team/augeas/commit/f5b4fc0c
- https://github.com/hercules-team/augeas/pull/58
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0044.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1034261
- https://github.com/hercules-team/augeas/commit/f5b4fc0c
- https://github.com/hercules-team/augeas/pull/58
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-6412?
CVE-2013-6412 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). The transform_save function in transform.c in Augeas 1.0.0 through 1.1.0 does not properly calculate the permission values when the umask contains a "7," which causes world-writable permissions to be ...
How severe is CVE-2013-6412?
CVE-2013-6412 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-6412?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Augeas Augeas.