Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2020-05-16 Thread Greg Erskine
peterw wrote: > I just wanted to say thanks to the pCP crew for adding the Security page > to the Beta web UI for 6.0! I do hope you'll promote that to the > mainstream admin UI, although I suggest you consider a few tweaks: > 1) add a Password Confirmation input on the httpd settings page > 2)

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2020-05-16 Thread peterw
Greg Erskine wrote: > > This option will be available in pCP6.0.0 when we release it. Best to > wait. > I just wanted to say thanks to the pCP crew for adding the Security page to the Beta web UI for 6.0! I do hope you'll promote that to the mainstream admin UI, although I suggest you

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2019-08-14 Thread trigdog
Greg Erskine wrote: > Some people consider using port 80 to be less secure because it is the > http default. > Agreed which is why I replied here. I also agree the LMS stuff is off topic, sorry about that. trigdog's

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2019-08-14 Thread Greg Erskine
Some people consider using port 80 to be less secure because it is the http default. The LMS http port number is really not part of piCorePlayer security. It might confuse people talking about it in the same thread/post/paragraph as piCorePlayer http port.

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2019-08-14 Thread trigdog
Greg Erskine wrote: > > > You can't do this. > > Most people only change the LMS port if it clashes with other software. > 9001 is usually used. > > I see LMS doesn't support 80 now. I was just trying to make a more user friendly url to get to the LMS server. I created a host file

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2019-08-14 Thread trigdog
Greg Erskine wrote: > > > If you are using pCP6.0.0-b1 you *may* be able to edit your pcp config > file manually (/usr/local/etc/pcp/pcp.cfg)? > > Actually, I just tried this on 5.0 before I saw this replyit seems to have worked just fine when I edited manually and used "pcp br" to

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2019-08-14 Thread Greg Erskine
hi trigdog, trigdog wrote: > Is there anyway to change the default WWW_PORT="80" in the config to > something like 8080? This option will be available in pCP6.0.0 when we release it. Best to wait. 27918 If you are using pCP6.0.0-b1 you *may* be able to edit your pcp config file manually

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2019-08-14 Thread trigdog
paul- wrote: > You should be able to add SERVER_PORT=8080 to the config. > > > > > > > > Thanks, I will give it try tonight. > > > > QUOTE=paul-;947624]Not sure why you would want to change LMS > > interface...we don't offer a way to do that.> > > > Oh, I thought I saw it in the LMS

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2019-08-14 Thread paul-
Not sure why you would want to change LMS interface...we don't offer a way to do that. piCorePlayer a small player for the Raspberry Pi in RAM. Homepage: https://www.picoreplayer.org Please 'donate'

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2019-08-14 Thread trigdog
Greg Erskine wrote: > > > Just remove the # on the last line and make sure there is a newline > added to the end of the last line. > > This is great. Is there anyway to change the default WWW_PORT="80" in the config to something like 8080? It would be nice if I could change the LMS to 80

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2019-06-17 Thread cfuttrup
Grazie mille :-) cfuttrup's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=32784 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=109401 ___ unix

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2019-06-14 Thread Greg Erskine
RE: pCP5.0.0 One small step towards increased security, for those that can't wait for the Web GUI to be updated and know vi. The httpd web server now uses a configuration file /etc/httpd.conf Code: $ sudo cat httpd.conf # Maintained by piCorePlayer H:/home/tc/www

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2019-04-03 Thread cfuttrup
peterw wrote: > a widely available case that looks sufficient for an audio HAT: > https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2268017 Yup, that's the DesignSpark case that I'm using, and it looks like a nice 3D-printed extension. /Claus

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2019-04-02 Thread peterw
cfuttrup wrote: > Hi Peter > > I've had success with the DesignSpark case and a Dremel tool. Please > see: http://www.cfuttrup.com/touch_upgrade.html > > ... but yes, finding a good case for a different board and/or with > different features requires some work, or you use a setup without a

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2019-04-02 Thread cfuttrup
peterw wrote: > Greg, I am still playing with pCP a bit. > > Frankly the biggest problem is finding a case for a touchscreen that > will work with (and enclose and protect) a 3B+ and an I2S DAC.** :-) The > Smartipi case with optional extended backs is about the best I've found > so far, but

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2019-03-31 Thread peterw
Greg, I am still playing with pCP a bit. Frankly the biggest problem is finding a case for a touchscreen that will work with (and enclose and protect) a 3B+ and an I2S DAC.** :-) The Smartipi case with optional extended backs is about the best I've found so far, but it looks not quite

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2019-03-31 Thread Greg Erskine
hi peterw, Thanks for your continued interest in pCP. Are you still using it? We understand the security issues you mention. We are working on security in the background but generally don't discuss things we are developing. The current pCP has a method of disabling ssh. The next version of

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2019-03-31 Thread peterw
peterw wrote: > BTW, pCP seems to include OpenSSH's sshd so you might be able to do > things like configure busybox httpd to listen on the loopback address > only (looks like you'd want to edit /usr/local/etc/init.d/httpd) Looks like a much simpler approach would be to "disable" the web UI

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2019-03-31 Thread peterw
huxmut wrote: > would a public/private certificate ever be an option ? BTW, pCP seems to include OpenSSH's sshd so you might be able to do things like configure busybox httpd to listen on the loopback address only (looks like you'd want to edit /usr/local/etc/init.d/httpd), and then use ssh

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2019-03-31 Thread huxmut
Cool. Thanks Paul rPi 3 + rasPi 7" LCD + HiFiBerry DiGi+ | rPi 2 + IQaudio DAC+ |rPi 2 + HiFiBerry DAC+ | Squeeze Box Touch | LMS + XPenology on HP Gen 8 | huxmut's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2019-03-31 Thread paul-
Busybox httpd doesnt support https. There are solutions like stunnel that supposedly work without needing any changes to the httpd code. But its not actively being worked on. Easier options for access control is what we are looking at. piCorePlayer a small player for the Raspberry Pi in

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2019-03-31 Thread huxmut
would a public/private certificate ever be an option ? rPi 3 + rasPi 7" LCD + HiFiBerry DiGi+ | rPi 2 + IQaudio DAC+ |rPi 2 + HiFiBerry DAC+ | Squeeze Box Touch | LMS + XPenology on HP Gen 8 | huxmut's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2019-03-25 Thread Greg Erskine
hi peterw, Yeah, the original piCorePlayer's configuration was done via a "setup" script. :) The web interface is easier to use but there were some circumstances where a script still made sense. We have been doing some "security" development but it probably won't make it into the next pCP. For

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2019-03-25 Thread peterw
paul- wrote: > You can shut It down. There is a command line program “setup” Got it, thanks. Kinda fun that both setup & the alsa equalizer require me to SSH in from 'xterm', which I haven't used much in years. :-) owner of the stuff that used to reside at http://www.tux.org/~peterw/

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2019-03-24 Thread paul-
You can shut It down. There is a command line program “setup” piCorePlayer a small player for the Raspberry Pi in RAM. Homepage: https://www.picoreplayer.org Please 'donate'

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2019-03-24 Thread peterw
I just finally decided to play with piCorePlayer -- nice work! Am I missing something, or is there no official way to password-protect the piCorePlayer web interface? Thanks, Peter owner of the stuff that used to reside at http://www.tux.org/~peterw/ Note: The best way to reach me is

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2019-01-06 Thread cfuttrup
OK, eh, I chose the iptables.tcz package (from piCore repository - it's the default), but it seems piCorePlayer downloads the wrong package (!?). I get: Downloading: ipv6-4.14.81-pcpCore_v7.tcz Error on ipv6-4.14.81-pcpCore_v7.tcz ... but that's not iptables, that's the package next in the

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2019-01-06 Thread cfuttrup
Hi Paul Thanks. i see the "Extensions" button now - when going from Normal to Advanced ... and the need to resize first :-). I have to say it's really nice to use piCorePlayer. It's quite an amazing piece of software. Cheers, Claus

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2019-01-06 Thread paul-
You can install packages from the "Extensions" button on the main pCP web page. Sometimes you might need to install kernel module packages that are only found on the piCorePlayer repo first. piCorePlayer a small player for the Raspberry Pi in RAM. Homepage: https://www.picoreplayer.org

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2019-01-06 Thread cfuttrup
Hi Paul My understanding is that iptables is not installed in a default piCorePlayer, so I need to install it first. I understand that Tiny Core has the following modules ready to install: http://tinycorelinux.net/9.x/armv6/tcz/ ... but exactly how does one install such packages in

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2019-01-05 Thread paul-
I'm not going to get into your rules. But if you are just allowing everything, what is the point. You wanted to know if it would be wiped out during update, and the answer is. it depends. Where is your config script? And how is it being called? piCorePlayer a small player for the

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2019-01-05 Thread cfuttrup
Hi paul I have just picked someones recommendations for a start - to allow "everything" ... I haven't actually configured iptables yet, because it isn't installed on my piCorePlayer yet. Cheers, Claus cfuttrup's

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2019-01-05 Thread paul-
Where are you doing the configuration steps? piCorePlayer a small player for the Raspberry Pi in RAM. Homepage: https://www.picoreplayer.org Please 'donate' (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations=U7JHY5WYHCNRU=GB_code=USD=PP%2dDonationsBF%3abtn_donateCC_LG%2egif%3aNonHosted)

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2019-01-05 Thread cfuttrup
Sorry to bring this to the surface again. Can anyone offer help how to install iptables? Presumably it's available as a package from Tiny Core -> piCore. Is there a simple command that installs iptables? Next about the configuration, I'm far from an expert, never done this before. Would this

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2018-12-26 Thread Greg Erskine
cfuttrup wrote: > Is iptables already there on the piCorePlayer, and do I have to edit a > text file on the system, to accomplish this? No Yes Greg Erskine's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7403

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2018-12-26 Thread cfuttrup
DJanGo wrote: > How does a Hacker / Cracker gets his way into the IOT Devices like a > lms? Hi DJanGo - you have many good points (I only quote one line in your response above). IOT are potential targets and in these times, we should think how to reduce the risk in a product like piCorePlayer.

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2018-12-26 Thread cfuttrup
d6jg wrote: > Sensible password. Internal network only no port forwarding etc > Other than that why? Hi d6jg Internal only ... is that something I'd do with iptables? Is iptables already there on the piCorePlayer, and do I have to edit a text file on the system, to accomplish this? Sorry

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2018-12-22 Thread DJanGo
Gaffophone wrote: > [FONT=verdana]Are there recommendations or best practices to secure > piCorePlayer? There are many improvements on the security but most of them are on the other side - not yours and they are not RPI / Picore related. How does a Hacker / Cracker gets his way into the IOT

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2018-12-21 Thread d6jg
Sensible password. Internal network only no port forwarding etc Other than that why? VB2.4[/B] STORAGE *QNAP TS419P (NFS) [B]Living Room* - Joggler & SB3 -> Onkyo TS606 -> Celestion F20s *Office* - Pi3+Sreen -> Sony TAFE320 -> Celestion F10s / Pi2+DAC & SB3 -> Onkyo CRN755 -> Wharfedale Modus

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2018-12-21 Thread paul-
cfuttrup wrote: > > Also I wonder if piCorePlayer could be setup to accept interaction with > a specific IP address only (my NAS running LMS has fixed IP) and/or MAC > address? > That would be iptables role. piCorePlayer a small player for the Raspberry Pi in RAM. Homepage:

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2018-12-21 Thread Greg Erskine
Hi cfuttrup, If you are "super paranoid" about security issues I would not have a Raspberry Pi on my network. One of the advantages of piCore is it is in RAM. The system is a clean rebuild on each boot. So a hacker, unless they were TinyCore savvy, could do their thing, but after a reboot it

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2018-12-21 Thread cfuttrup
I'm intersted in this topic. Just installed a RPi w. piCorePlayer + JiveLite on my network. Bluetooth and WiFi is disabled, only using Ethernet. I changed the password for tc (tiny-core, I hope it was saved). Is there some way in which a hacker could potentially get access to tc and manipulate

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2018-09-02 Thread Gaffophone
Nothing to worry then. Thanks a lot! Gaffophone's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=68400 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=109401

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] piCorePlayer: security

2018-09-01 Thread paul-
Yes you can install iptables on pCP, but it’s really not neccessary. You can shut down all services, so only squeezelite/jivelite is running. LMS itself is not designed to be ran accessible from the internet. LMS and associated devices should only be on your local network.If you want