What is the severity of CVE-2013-1057?

CVE-2013-1057 is categorized as a low to medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1057?

To fix CVE-2013-1057, upgrade to a fixed version of MAAS or ensure that the import_pxe_files configuration files are sourced from a trusted directory.

Which versions of MAAS are affected by CVE-2013-1057?

CVE-2013-1057 affects MAAS versions up to and including 12.04.4.

Can local users exploit CVE-2013-1057?

Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2013-1057 to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the MAAS application.

How does CVE-2013-1057 work?

CVE-2013-1057 exploits an untrusted search path that allows the execution of malicious configuration files in the current working directory.

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CVE-2013-1057

medium

4.4

CWE

15/11/2013

16/9/2024

CVE-2013-1057: Input Validation

First published: Fri Nov 15 2013(Updated: )

Untrusted search path vulnerability in maas-import-pxe-files in MAAS before 13.10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse import_pxe_files configuration file in the current working directory.

Credit: security@ubuntu.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Ubuntu	=12.04
Ubuntu	=12.10
Ubuntu	=13.04
Canonical Metal As A Service	<=12.04.4
Canonical Metal As A Service	=12.04.1
Canonical Metal As A Service	=12.04.2
Canonical Metal As A Service	=12.04.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-1057?
CVE-2013-1057 is categorized as a low to medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1057?
To fix CVE-2013-1057, upgrade to a fixed version of MAAS or ensure that the import_pxe_files configuration files are sourced from a trusted directory.
Which versions of MAAS are affected by CVE-2013-1057?
CVE-2013-1057 affects MAAS versions up to and including 12.04.4.
Can local users exploit CVE-2013-1057?
Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2013-1057 to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the MAAS application.
How does CVE-2013-1057 work?
CVE-2013-1057 exploits an untrusted search path that allows the execution of malicious configuration files in the current working directory.

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