CVE-2013-1058: maas-import-pxe-files in MAAS before 13.10 does not verify the integrity of downloaded files, which allows...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue affects MAAS before 13.10. Its PXE file import process did not verify downloaded file integrity, so an attacker positioned in the network path could alter files during download. The main business concern is trust in provisioning infrastructure, not broad internet exploitation. Exposure is most likely in legacy MAAS deployments older than 13.10 that still import PXE files across networks where traffic interception is plausible. Prioritize if MAAS is used for server provisioning, especially in legacy environments. The risk is infrastructure trust compromise during provisioning, but public evidence here does not support emergency treatment or active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Check vendor guidance in Ubuntu USN-2013-1 and Launchpad references.; Upgrade MAAS deployments older than 13.10 to a fixed supported release.; Avoid importing provisioning files over untrusted or interceptable network paths..

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Jun 14, 2026, 15:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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