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.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | augeas | 1.0.0-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | augeas | 1.0.0-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | augeas | 1.0.0-1 | — |
References
- https://github.com/hercules-team/augeas/commit/16387744
- 55811 third-party-advisory
- http://augeas.net/news.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=772257
- RHSA-2013:1537 vendor-advisory