CVE-2013-0294

Name: CVE-2013-0294
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-28T16:15:11.447+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 2.83%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-0294 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 2.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.9/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

2.83%

84.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-330

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pyrad Project	Pyrad	< 2.1
Fedoraproject	Fedora	18
Fedoraproject	Fedora	19
Fedoraproject	Fedora	20

References

http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-September/115677.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-September/115705.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-September/116567.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/15/13Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57984Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=911682Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/82133Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/wichert/pyrad/commit/38f74b36814ca5b1a27d9898141126af4953bee5Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-September/115677.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-September/115705.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-September/116567.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/15/13Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57984Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=911682Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/82133Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/wichert/pyrad/commit/38f74b36814ca5b1a27d9898141126af4953bee5Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 28, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-0294?

How severe is CVE-2013-0294?

CVE-2013-0294 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0294?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST