CVE-2013-1068
First published: Thu Jun 19 2014(Updated: )
The OpenStack Nova (python-nova) package 1:2013.2.3-0 before 1:2013.2.3-0ubuntu1.2 and 1:2014.1-0 before 1:2014.1-0ubuntu1.2 and Openstack Cinder (python-cinder) package 1:2013.2.3-0 before 1:2013.2.3-0ubuntu1.1 and 1:2014.1-0 before 1:2014.1-0ubuntu1.1 for Ubuntu 13.10 and 14.04 LTS does not properly set the sudo configuration, which makes it easier for attackers to gain privileges by leveraging another vulnerability.
Credit: security@ubuntu.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | =13.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1068?
CVE-2013-1068 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1068?
To mitigate CVE-2013-1068, upgrade the OpenStack Nova and Cinder packages to the latest patched versions available for your Ubuntu distribution.
Which software is affected by CVE-2013-1068?
CVE-2013-1068 affects the OpenStack Nova and Cinder packages on Ubuntu versions 13.10 and 14.04 LTS.
What are the vulnerable versions associated with CVE-2013-1068?
The vulnerable versions of OpenStack Nova and Cinder are 1:2013.2.3-0 before 1:2013.2.3-0ubuntu1.2 and 1:2014.1-0 before 1:2014.1-0ubuntu1.2.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-1068?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2013-1068; the recommended action is to upgrade the affected packages.
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