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 EB

Q: How do I fix CVE-2012-0787?

enterprise linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; augeas: upgrade to newer than 0.10.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2012-0787 being exploited?

CVE-2012-0787 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2012-0787 affect?

CVE-2012-0787 affects enterprise linux, augeas. Severity is low (CVSS 3.7). 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 bin

Q: How urgent is CVE-2012-0787?

Priority 32/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

Routine

LOW 3.7WATCHLISTMITIGATEUPGRADE

CVE-2012-0787 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.7) affecting enterprise linux, augeas. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.7 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2013-11-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: augeas · redhat

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-11-23 18:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

redhat enterprise linux MITIGATE

Affected: 6.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

augeas augeas UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.10.0 · 0.0.1 · 0.0.2 · 0.0.3 · 0.0.4 · 0.0.5 · 0.0.6 · 0.0.7

Fixed in: newer than 0.10.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy augeas || rpm -q augeas || augeas --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.10.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade augeas

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade augeas

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2012-0787?

enterprise linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; augeas: upgrade to newer than 0.10.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-0787 being exploited?

CVE-2012-0787 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2012-0787 affect?

CVE-2012-0787 affects enterprise linux, augeas. Severity is low (CVSS 3.7). 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 bin

How urgent is CVE-2012-0787?

Priority 32/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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