CVE-2013-0294

Description

packet.py in pyrad before 2.1 uses weak random numbers to generate RADIUS authenticators and hash passwords, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a brute force attack.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.88% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory fedoraproject.org Third-Party Advisory fedoraproject.org Third-Party Advisory fedoraproject.org Third-Party Advisory openwall.com Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory redhat.com Third-Party Advisory ibmcloud.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: pyrad pyrad
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=911682 issue tracking third party advisory patch
https://github.com/wichert/pyrad/commit/38f74b36814ca5b1a27d9898141126af4953bee5 third party advisory patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57984 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/15/13 third party advisory mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/82133 vdb entry third party advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-September/116567.html third party advisory mailing list
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-September/115705.html third party advisory mailing list
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-September/115677.html third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-0294?
CVE-2013-0294 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-0294?
To fix CVE-2013-0294, 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-2013-0294 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2013-0294 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2013-0294?
CVE-2013-0294 affects pyrad pyrad.
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