CVE-2015-5250: Denial of Service in OpenShift Origin
Summary
CVE-2015-5250: Denial of Service in OpenShift Origin. Affects github.com/openshift/origin versions < 1.0.6. Fixed in 1.0.6. How to fix ↓
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Background
OpenShift Origin is an open-source container application platform developed by Red Hat. It provides a complete platform for developing, deploying, and managing applications. The affected package, github.com/openshift/origin, is a Go package used in OpenShift Origin. It is responsible for handling API server functionality.
Vulnerability Detail
The API server in OpenShift Origin 1.0.5 is vulnerable to a denial of service attack. Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted JSON data to the API server. This can cause a crash in the master process, resulting in a denial of service condition. The vulnerability is assigned CVE-2015-5250 and has a CVSS score of 4.3. The severity of this vulnerability is rated as MODERATE.
How To Fix
Latest published version: v1.6.2 as of 22 Oct 2026
go get github.com/openshift/origin@v1.6.2Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the version below is the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
If you need the minimum change
1.0.6
This is the first release that contains the fix.
go get github.com/openshift/origin@v1.0.6Tip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The API server in OpenShift Origin 1.0.5 is vulnerable to a denial of service attack. It is recommended to update the OpenShift Origin package to version 1.0.6 or later to fix this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
OpenShift Origin is an open-source container application platform developed by Red Hat. It provides a complete platform for developing, deploying, and managing applications.
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by crashing the master process of the API server in OpenShift Origin.
The severity of this vulnerability is rated as MODERATE.
To fix this vulnerability, update the OpenShift Origin package to version 1.0.6 or later.
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.
References
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