CVE-2026-44919: CWE-696 Incorrect Behavior Order in OpenStack Ironic
In OpenStack Ironic through 35.x before a3f6d73, during image handling, an infinite loop in checksum calculations can occur via the file:///dev/zero URL.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in OpenStack Ironic affects versions up to 35.x before commit a3f6d73. When handling images, if the file:///dev/zero URL is used, the checksum calculation process can enter an infinite loop. This behavior is classified under CWE-696 (Incorrect Behavior Order). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, indicating a medium severity with network attack vector, low complexity, requiring low privileges, no user interaction, and impacting availability only. No patch or official fix has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can cause an infinite loop during checksum calculations, leading to a denial of service condition affecting availability of the OpenStack Ironic service. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity according to the CVSS vector. No known exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should avoid processing images referencing file:///dev/zero or similar inputs that could trigger the infinite loop. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2026-44919: CWE-696 Incorrect Behavior Order in OpenStack Ironic
Description
In OpenStack Ironic through 35.x before a3f6d73, during image handling, an infinite loop in checksum calculations can occur via the file:///dev/zero URL.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in OpenStack Ironic affects versions up to 35.x before commit a3f6d73. When handling images, if the file:///dev/zero URL is used, the checksum calculation process can enter an infinite loop. This behavior is classified under CWE-696 (Incorrect Behavior Order). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, indicating a medium severity with network attack vector, low complexity, requiring low privileges, no user interaction, and impacting availability only. No patch or official fix has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can cause an infinite loop during checksum calculations, leading to a denial of service condition affecting availability of the OpenStack Ironic service. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity according to the CVSS vector. No known exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should avoid processing images referencing file:///dev/zero or similar inputs that could trigger the infinite loop. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a054a4bcbff5d86105ea332
Added to database: 05/14/2026, 04:06:35 UTC
Last enriched: 05/21/2026, 11:38:24 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:59 UTC
Views: 97
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