CVE-2012-0787 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2012-0787: 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 usi

Affects 3 Linux releases across 3 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2012-0787 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

augeas→ fixed in1.0.0-1urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y augeas

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

augeas→ fixed in1.0.0-1urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y augeas

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

augeas→ fixed in1.0.0-1urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y augeas

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