Description
The (1) make_nonce, (2) generate_nonce, and (3) generate_verifier functions in SimpleGeo python-oauth2 uses weak random numbers to generate nonces, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess the nonce via a brute force attack.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 5.8/10
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/09/12/7
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/62388
- https://github.com/simplegeo/python-oauth2/issues/9
- https://github.com/simplegeo/python-oauth2/pull/146
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/09/12/7
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/62388
- https://github.com/simplegeo/python-oauth2/issues/9
- https://github.com/simplegeo/python-oauth2/pull/146
Timeline
- Published
- May 20, 2014
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified