USN-6042-2: cloud-init Ubuntu

CVSS: UnknownPublished
Published 23-05-2023Last modified 10-02-2026
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Vulnerability summary

USN-6042-2 is a vulnerability in cloud-init Ubuntu with no CVSS score yet.

Overall risk
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KEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded

Timeline

  1. 23-05-2023
    PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
  2. 10-02-2026
    Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

cloud-init regression USN-6042-1 fixed a vulnerability in Cloud-init. The update introduced a regression on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS resulting in a possible loss of networking. This update fixes the problem. We apologize for the inconvenience. Original advisory details: James Golovich discovered that sensitive data could be exposed in logs. An attacker could use this information to find hashed passwords and possibly escalate their privilege.

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Public exploits

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Weaknesses

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Affected systems

Ubuntu1 product
  • cloud-init< 23.1.2-0ubuntu0~20.04.2

1 vendor · 1 product

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