Some articles on risks:

https://sysdig.com/blog/friends-dont-let-friends-curl-bash/

https://www.seancassidy.me/dont-pipe-to-your-shell.html

https://sandstorm.io/news/2015-09-24-is-curl-bash-insecure-pgp-verified-install

The safest way to do this is using GPG with --recv-key and --verify, I am
sure with some creativity its possible to get it into one line. I believe
rvm do this.

On Fri, Jun 30, 2017 at 4:06 AM, liangqi (D) <[email protected]> wrote:

> Thanks for pointing out this security issue.
>
> I think curl | bash install is the easiest way to deploying a system, and
> with minimum dependency. Could you please some examples on how to use
> checksum to insure the script is securely executed.
>
> I saw at the head of https://get.docker.com/ has the info like:
>
> ```bash
> # This script is meant for quick & easy install via:
> #   $ curl -fsSL get.docker.com -o get-docker.sh
> #   $ sh get-docker.sh
> #
> # For test builds (ie. release candidates):
> #   $ curl -fsSL test.docker.com -o test-docker.sh
> #   $ sh test-docker.sh
> #
> # NOTE: Make sure to verify the contents of the script
> #       you downloaded matches the contents of install.sh
> #       located at https://github.com/docker/docker-install
> #       before executing.
> ```
>
> Best Regards,
> Qi Liang
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Luke Hinds [[email protected]]
> *Sent:* Thursday, June 29, 2017 18:32
> *To:* liangqi (D)
> *Cc:* [email protected]; [email protected];
> [email protected]
> *Subject:* Re: [opnfv-tech-discuss] [Infra][Pharos][Releng][Octopus]
> Proposal to implement installers' quickstart wrapper scripts
>
> Hi,
>
> Don't want to detract from the topic, but please do not use curl | bash,
> its dangerous and if opnfv.org is every compromised, scripts like this
> could be used to back door all the PODS and test sites deployed by end
> users.
>
> If deploying a system this way, then use a checksum (with sha256 or
> stronger) to first to insure the script has not been tampered with (I have
> examples if some are needed).
>
> Cheers,
>
> Luke
>
> On Thu, Jun 29, 2017 at 10:54 AM, liangqi (D) <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> In OPNFV we have 4 installers in Danube release, we will have more in the
>> next release. Each of them supports multiple scenarios and has different
>> install user steps. This is quite confusing and difficult to use,
>> especially for the newbies.
>>
>> In releng we already have scripts to trigger all installers' deploy and
>> test, but the scripts are CI oriented, not user oriented.
>>
>> So I proposal to implement wrapper scripts in releng to provide easy way
>> for people to try opnfv. With minimum requirement(a server with Ubuntu
>> 14.04/16.04 or CentOS7 installed and with internet connectivity), without
>> checking detail installers' install guide, just run one command you will
>> get your environment ready.
>>
>> The simplest way to install opnfv environment will be like:
>>     `curl https://get.opnfv.org/ephrates/quickstart.sh | bash`.
>>
>> For each installer we may have one command deploy like:
>>     `curl https://get.opnfv.org/ephrates/compass/quickstart.sh | bash`
>>
>> Basic virtual deploy workflows:
>>
>> 1. Run command (e.g. `curl https://get.opnfv.org/ephrates/quickstart.sh
>> | bash`)
>> 2. Check environment
>> 3. Fetch supported installers and select one installer
>> 4. Generate the deploy command and execute
>> 5. Verify the deployed environment
>> 6. Deploy success
>>
>> For BareMetal deployment the workflow are almost the same, the only
>> different is you need prepare physical servers/switches, connect the
>> cables, setup the switches, create a pod-descriptor file, and run the
>> deploy command with the pod-descriptor file.
>>
>> The attached slide illustrate the initial idea, which was shared by
>> Justin at the OPNFV Summit in Beijing.
>> Here is the initial script patch: https://gerrit.opnfv.org/gerri
>> t/#/c/36711/
>>
>> @Uli, I saw you've sent the latest infra working group meeting agenda in
>> the mailing list. Could you please include the topic to the infra working
>> group meeting agenda.
>>
>> Welcome feedback, comments, discuss here or at the infra working group
>> meeting.
>>
>> Best Regards,
>> Qi Liang
>>
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>
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