THC-SSL-DoS is a specialized tool designed for testing the performance and security of SSL/TLS services. Developed by The Hacker's Choice (THC), it focuses on exploiting vulnerabilities in SSL/TLS implementations by overwhelming servers with a high volume of specially crafted SSL/TLS handshakes.
Features
- THC-SSL-DoS performs SSL/TLS exhaustion attacks by exploiting vulnerabilities in the handshake process, causing targeted servers to become unresponsive or slow.
- The tool aims to starve the server of resources by initiating numerous SSL/TLS handshakes, consuming server resources such as CPU and memory, and leading to a denial-of-service (DoS) condition.
- THC-SSL-DoS is multithreaded, allowing it to launch a high volume of SSL/TLS handshake requests simultaneously, intensifying the impact on the target server.
- It supports various SSL/TLS protocols and versions, enabling testers to assess the resilience of servers to attacks across different cryptographic protocols.
- Users can customize attack parameters, including the target host, port, and the number of concurrent connections, providing flexibility in tailoring the attack scenario.
Installation
Installing THC-SSL-DoS on Kali Linux is simplified through the package manager. Open a terminal and follow these steps:
Running
Launch a Simple Attack:
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