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CVE-2013-0163: OpenShift haproxy cartridge: predictable /tmp in set-proxy connection hook which could facilitate DoS

OpenShift haproxy cartridge: predictable /tmp in set-proxy connection hook which could facilitate DoS

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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This is a legacy OpenShift HAProxy cartridge issue where predictable temporary-file handling in a connection hook could help disrupt service availability. The sources describe denial-of-service potential, not data theft or remote code execution. Exposure depends on whether old OpenShift HAProxy cartridge deployments through January 8, 2013 remain in use.

Executive priority

Low immediate urgency unless legacy OpenShift haproxy cartridges remain in production. Because the described impact is availability disruption and evidence is sparse, prioritize inventory first, then remediate confirmed legacy exposure through vendor-supported updates or retirement.

Technical view

CVE-2013-0163 concerns the OpenShift haproxy cartridge set-proxy connection hook using predictable /tmp behavior. The public bundle lists affected versions through 2013-01-08 and provides no CVSS, CWE, patch detail, or exploit details. Treat it as a legacy availability risk pending vendor confirmation.

Likely exposure

Likely limited to organizations still running legacy OpenShift environments with the affected haproxy cartridge version range. Modern OpenShift deployments may not include this cartridge, but the provided sources do not define unaffected versions or replacement status.

Exploitation context

The source bundle says the issue could facilitate denial of service. It does not cite active exploitation, public exploit availability, KEV listing, authentication requirements, or attacker position. Active exploitation should not be assumed.

Researcher notes

The public record is thin: no CVSS, CWE, detailed preconditions, or remediation text are included in the supplied bundle. The affected product and date range are clear, but exploitation feasibility and fixed versions require Red Hat or environment-specific package confirmation.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory legacy OpenShift deployments for the haproxy cartridge.
  • Check Red Hat guidance for affected packages and any available updates.
  • Upgrade or replace affected unsupported cartridge components where vendor guidance supports it.
  • Apply operational monitoring for HAProxy cartridge availability disruptions.
  • Retire obsolete OpenShift assets if no vendor-supported fix exists.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether any environment uses OpenShift haproxy cartridge versions through 2013-01-08.
  • Review vendor records for package build dates and security errata applicability.
  • Check change logs or configuration management for cartridge replacement or retirement.
  • Validate monitoring covers availability failures in affected OpenShift routing components.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
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Unknown
CVSS
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Known Exploited
No
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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
OpenShift haproxy cartridgeOpenShift haproxy cartridgethrough 2013-01-08Listed
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