CVE-2013-1068

Name: CVE-2013-1068
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-06-19T15:55:06.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.19%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-1068 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.19%

64.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	13.10
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04

References

http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-2248-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2247-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-2248-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2247-1Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 19, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-1068?

How severe is CVE-2013-1068?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-1068 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1068?

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Source: NVD / NIST