Description
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.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | cinder | 2014.1.1-3 | — |
| Debian 14 | nova | 2014.1.1-4 | — |
| Debian 13 | cinder | 2014.1.1-3 | — |
| Debian 13 | nova | 2014.1.1-4 | — |
| Debian 12 | cinder | 2014.1.1-3 | — |
| Debian 12 | nova | 2014.1.1-4 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | cinder | 1:2014.1-0ubuntu1.1 | USN-2248-1 |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | nova | 1:2014.1-0ubuntu1.2 | USN-2247-1 |
Advisories 2
- USN-2247-1 nova vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Feb 10, 2026
- USN-2248-1 cinder vulnerability Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Feb 10, 2026
References
- USN-2248-1 vendor-advisory
- USN-2247-1 vendor-advisory