CVE-2023-38320: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Nov 17, 2023
·
Updated

An issue was discovered in OpenNDS Captive Portal before version 10.1.2. It has a showpreauthpage NULL pointer dereference that can be triggered with a crafted GET HTTP with a missing User-Agent header. Triggering this issue results in crashing OpenNDS (a Denial-of-Service condition). This problem was fixed in OpenWrt master, OpenWrt 23.05 and OpenWrt 22.03 on 28. August 2023 by updating OpenNDS to version 10.1.3.

Affected Software

1 affected component
OpenNDS Captive Portal<10.1.2

Event History

Nov 17, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
Description
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-38320?

CVE-2023-38320 is an issue discovered in OpenNDS Captive Portal before version 10.1.2, which can be triggered by a crafted GET HTTP request without a User-Agent header, leading to a crash and Denial-of-Service condition.

2

How does CVE-2023-38320 impact OpenNDS Captive Portal?

CVE-2023-38320 triggers a NULL pointer dereference in OpenNDS Captive Portal, causing a crash and resulting in a Denial-of-Service condition.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38320?

CVE-2023-38320 has a severity rating of high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-38320 in OpenNDS Captive Portal?

To fix CVE-2023-38320, update OpenNDS Captive Portal to version 10.1.2 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-38320?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-38320 on the [OpenNDS releases page](https://github.com/openNDS/openNDS/releases/tag/v10.1.2).

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203