Keylime · Keylime · CVE-2023-38200
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Keylime versions prior to 7.4.0
**Description**
A flaw was found in Keylime due to its blocking nature, making the Keylime registrar subject to a remote denial of service against its SSL connections. This allows an attacker to exhaust all available connections, preventing normal operation. The issue affects the `registrar` component, blocking further legitimate connections, but does not affect the `verifier`. The problem can be exploited by opening a connection to the TLS port, by default port `8891`, which blocks the `registrar` and prevents it from serving clients, including `agents` and `tenants`.
**Recommendations**
For versions prior to 7.4.0, users should upgrade to release 7.4.0 to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the TLS port, by default port `8891`, to minimize the risk of exploitation. Additionally, users can consider disabling the `registrar` component until the upgrade is applied.