# CVE-2013-0342: The CreateID function in packet.py in pyrad before 2.1 uses sequential packet IDs, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof packe

- Also known as: GHSA-W4PX-9PGM-P2F3, PYSEC-2019-154
- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fixed in: 2.1
- Published: 2019-12-09 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- pyrad: before 2.1
- pyrad (PyPI): fixed in 2.1

## Description

The CreateID function in packet.py in pyrad before 2.1 uses sequential packet IDs, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof packets by predicting the next ID, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-0294.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on pyrad, upgrade to a fixed version (2.1) per the references below.
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## Related

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## References

- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=911685
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/15/9
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/22/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/21/27
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57984
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/82134
- https://github.com/pyradius/pyrad/commit/38f74b36814ca5b1a27d9898141126af4953bee5

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