Bug ID 1125349: Changing the root password in appliance mode unlocks the root account

Last Modified: May 29, 2024

Affected Product(s):
F5OS Velos(all modules)

Known Affected Versions:
F5OS-A 1.0.0, F5OS-A 1.0.1, F5OS-A 1.1.0, F5OS-A 1.1.1, F5OS-C 1.3.0, F5OS-C 1.3.1, F5OS-C 1.3.2

Fixed In:
F5OS-C 1.6.0, F5OS-A 1.3.0

Opened: Jul 11, 2022

Severity: 3-Major

Symptoms

If the password of root is changed in appliance mode, it disables appliance mode.

Impact

Appliance mode is disabled.

Conditions

Appliance mode is enabled. Root password is changed using set-password API.

Workaround

Toggle appliance mode to enable it again.

Fix Information

Appliance mode is not disabled and displays a message: "Info: The password has changed but appliance mode is enabled that blocks root login."

Behavior Change

Guides & references

K10134038: F5 Bug Tracker Filter Names and Tips