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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| pyrad | pyrad | before 2.1 | — |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | pyrad | 2.0-2 | — |
| Debian 13 | pyrad | 2.0-2 | — |
| Debian 12 | pyrad | 2.0-2 | — |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PyPI | pyrad | < 2.1 | 2.1 | GHSA-q4v3-wmm6-hcrx |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=911682
- https://github.com/wichert/pyrad/commit/38f74b36814ca5b1a27d9898141126af4953bee5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57984
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/15/13
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/82133
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-September/116567.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-September/115705.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-September/115677.html