CVE-2023-38505

Public Exploit
DietPi-Dashboard Insufficient TLS Handshake Pool

Description

DietPi-Dashboard is a web dashboard for the operating system DietPi. The dashboard only allows for one TLS handshake to be in process at a given moment. Once a TCP connection is established in HTTPS mode, it will assume that it should be waiting for a handshake, and will stay this way indefinitely until a handshake starts or some error occurs. In version 0.6.1, this can be exploited by simply not starting the handshake, preventing any other TLS handshakes from getting through. An attacker can lock the dashboard in a state where it is waiting for a TLS handshake from the attacker, who won't provide it. This prevents any legitimate traffic from getting to the dashboard, and can last indefinitely. Version 0.6.2 has a patch for this issue. As a workaround, do not use HTTPS mode on the open internet where anyone can connect. Instead, put a reverse proxy in front of the dashboard, and have it handle any HTTPS connections.

Categories

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.17%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: ravenclaw900 DietPi-Dashboard
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38505?
CVE-2023-38505 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-38505?
To fix CVE-2023-38505, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-38505 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-38505 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-38505?
CVE-2023-38505 affects ravenclaw900 DietPi-Dashboard.
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