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.
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 | 1.2.0-0.1 | — |
| Debian 13 | augeas | 1.2.0-0.1 | — |
| Debian 12 | augeas | 1.2.0-0.1 | — |
| Debian 6.0 | augeas | 0.7.2-1+deb6u1 | DLA-28-1 |
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 6 | augeas +2 | 1.0.0-5.el6_5.1 | RHSA-2014:0044 |
Advisories 2
- RHSA-2014:0044 Red Hat Security Advisory: augeas security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 28, 2026
- DLA-28-1 augeas - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026