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REDHAT-BUG-1273698

REDHAT-BUG-1273698

Published Oct 21, 2015

Updated

It was discovered that enabling debug mode in ironic-discoverd would also enable debug mode in flask, which would in turn enable the flask console on error. An attacker able to trigger an error and expose the flask console could use the console to run arbitary python code.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Openstack ironic-discoverd

Pallets Flask

Event History

Oct 21, 2015

Data Sourced

via Red Hat·05:04 AM

DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1273698?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1273698 is high due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1273698?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-1273698, disable debug mode in ironic-discoverd or apply the latest security patches.

What systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1273698?

REDHAT-BUG-1273698 affects OpenStack ironic-discoverd and the Pallets Flask framework.

What vulnerabilities are associated with REDHAT-BUG-1273698?

REDHAT-BUG-1273698 is associated with an attacker being able to access the Flask console for executing arbitrary code.

Is it safe to use ironic-discoverd with debugging enabled according to REDHAT-BUG-1273698?

No, enabling debugging in ironic-discoverd is unsafe as it may expose the Flask console to unauthorized users.

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