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Ubuntu: USN-2431-2 Moderate: Fix for MAAS Regression Issue Released

USN-2431-1 caused a regression in the MAAS package.. =========================================================================Ubuntu Security Notice USN-2431-2 December 04, 2014 maas regression ========================================================================= A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 14.10 - Ubuntu 14.04 LTS - Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Summary: USN-2431-1 caused a regression in the MAAS package. Software Description: - maas: Ubuntu MAAS Server Details: USN-2431-1 fixed vulnerabilities in mod_wsgi. The security update exposed an issue in the MAAS package, causing a regression. This update fixes the problem. We apologize for the inconvenience. Original advisory details: It was discovered that mod_wsgi incorrectly handled errors when setting up the working directory and group access rights. A malicious application could possibly use this issue to cause a local privilege escalation when using daemon mode. Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 14.10: maas-region-controller-min 1.7.0~beta8+bzr3272-0ubuntu1.2 Ubuntu 14.04 LTS: maas-region-controller-min 1.5.4+bzr2294-0ubuntu1.2 Ubuntu 12.04 LTS: maas-region-controller 1.2+bzr1373+dfsg-0ubuntu1~12.04.6 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2431-2 https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2431-1 https://bugs.launchpad.net/maas/+bug/1399016 Package Information: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/maas/1.7.0~beta8+bzr3272-0ubuntu1.2 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/maas/1.5.4+bzr2294-0ubuntu1.2 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/maas/1.2+bzr1373+dfsg-0ubuntu1~12.04.6 . Security Alert USN-2432-1 pertains to a vulnerability affecting various versions of Ubuntu Cloud. Users should take immediate action.. MAAS Regression, UbuntuUpdate, Security Notice. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

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Ubuntu 13.04: USN-2013-1 Moderate: Risk of MAAS Access Issues

MAAS could be made to run programs as an administrator.. =========================================================================Ubuntu Security Notice USN-2013-1 November 07, 2013 maas vulnerabilities ========================================================================= A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 13.04 - Ubuntu 12.10 - Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Summary: MAAS could be made to run programs as an administrator. Software Description: - maas: Ubuntu MAAS Server Details: It was discovered that maas-import-pxe-files incorrectly loaded configuration information from the current working directory. A local attacker could execute code as an administrator if maas-import-pxe-files were run from an attacker-controlled directory. (CVE-2013-1057) It was discovered that maas-import-pxe-files doesn't cryptographically verify downloaded content. An attacker could modify images without detection. (CVE-2013-1058) Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 13.04: maas-cluster-controller 1.3+bzr1461+dfsg-0ubuntu2.3 Ubuntu 12.10: maas-cluster-controller 1.2+bzr1373+dfsg-0ubuntu1.1 Ubuntu 12.04 LTS: maas-cluster-controller 1.2+bzr1373+dfsg-0ubuntu1~12.04.4 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2013-1 CVE-2013-1057, CVE-2013-1058 Package Information: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/maas/1.3+bzr1461+dfsg-0ubuntu2.3 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/maas/1.2+bzr1373+dfsg-0ubuntu1.1 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/maas/1.2+bzr1373+dfsg-0ubuntu1~12.04.4 . Important announcement for Ubuntu users concerning MAAS security flaws. Make sure your machine is safeguarded from potential internal threats.. MAAS Vulnerabilities, Ubuntu Server Security, Access Control Issues. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

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