CVE-2012-6607: The transform_save function in transform.c in Augeas before 1.0.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary...

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CVE-2012-6607 is an older local vulnerability in Augeas before 1.0.0. A local user could abuse how backup save files were handled to overwrite files or expose sensitive information. It is not listed in KEV, and the provided sources do not show active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on Unix-like systems running Augeas before 1.0.0, especially where local users or local service contexts can trigger backup save behavior. The source bundle does not identify specific downstream products beyond Augeas. Handle through normal vulnerability remediation, with higher priority for shared systems or hosts with untrusted local users. This is not currently evidenced as internet-exploited, but arbitrary file overwrite on configuration tooling can become operationally significant. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Augeas to 1.0.0 or a vendor-fixed later package.; Apply relevant vendor security errata, including Red Hat guidance where applicable.; Prioritize hosts with untrusted local users or sensitive configuration files..

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Jun 14, 2026, 15:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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