diff --git a/python/qemu/console_socket.py b/python/qemu/console_socket.py
index 87237bebef..8c4ff598ad 100644
--- a/python/qemu/console_socket.py
+++ b/python/qemu/console_socket.py
@@ -39,6 +39,7 @@ class ConsoleSocket(socket.socket):
         self.connect(address)
         self._logfile = None
         if file:
+            # pylint: disable=consider-using-with
             self._logfile = open(file, "bw")
         self._open = True
         self._drain_thread = None