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

Q: How do I fix CVE-2012-6607?

augeas: upgrade to newer than 0.10.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2012-6607 being exploited?

CVE-2012-6607 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-2012-6607 affect?

CVE-2012-6607 affects augeas. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). 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 .augsave file in a backup save action, a different vector than CVE-

Q: How urgent is CVE-2012-6607?

Priority 19/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 3.3UPGRADE

CVE-2012-6607 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.3) affecting augeas. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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 .augsave file in a backup save action, a different vector than CVE-2012-0786.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.3 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2013-11-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: augeas

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 23:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2012-6607?

augeas: upgrade to newer than 0.10.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-6607 being exploited?

CVE-2012-6607 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-2012-6607 affect?

CVE-2012-6607 affects augeas. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). 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 .augsave file in a backup save action, a different vector than CVE-

How urgent is CVE-2012-6607?

Priority 19/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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