VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2012-0786

CVSS score3.3 LOW
EPSS probability0.45%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2013-11-23
Last modified2026-06-16
CVSS vectorAV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

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 .augnew file.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

Primary references