This was fixed by commit 5eea90e8505d9f336bb28379d8575be159fdd2e1, it was github issue http://github.com/lxc/lxc/issues/694.
It needs to be SRUd somewhat urgently. ** Also affects: lxc (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to lxc in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1285850 Title: interuppting lxc-clone can destroy source container To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/lxc/+bug/1285850/+subscriptions -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs