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 Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 4.5
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Linux | — | Upgrade augeas | Aug 30, 2017 | Jan 22, 2014 |
| Debian | — | Upgrade augeas | Jul 30, 2024 | Nov 23, 2013 |
| Oracle_linux | — | Upgrade augeas-libsUpgrade augeas-develUpgrade augeas | Oct 16, 2024 | Nov 23, 2013 |
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