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| -rw-r--r-- | lib/kernel/doc/src/net_kernel.xml | 13 |
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diff --git a/lib/kernel/doc/src/net_kernel.xml b/lib/kernel/doc/src/net_kernel.xml index 4e2b0c69db..7ddb849824 100644 --- a/lib/kernel/doc/src/net_kernel.xml +++ b/lib/kernel/doc/src/net_kernel.xml @@ -64,6 +64,19 @@ $ <input>erl -sname foobar</input></pre> by the magic cookie system, see section <seealso marker="doc/reference_manual:distributed">Distributed Erlang</seealso> in the Erlang Reference Manual.</p> + <warning> + <p> + Starting a distributed node without also specifying + <seealso marker="erts:erl#proto_dist"><c>-proto_dist inet_tls</c></seealso> + will expose the node to attacks that may give the attacker + complete access to the node and in extension the cluster. + When using un-secure distributed nodes, make sure that the + network is configured to keep potential attackers out. + See the <seealso marker="ssl:ssl_distribution"> + Using SSL for Erlang Distribution</seealso> User's Guide + for details on how to setup a secure distributed node. + </p> + </warning> </description> <funcs> |