CWE-334 - Small Space of Random Values
CWE-334
- Abstraction:
- Base
- Structure:
- Simple
- Status:
- Draft
- Weakness Name
Small Space of Random Values
- Description
The number of possible random values is smaller than needed by the product, making it more susceptible to brute force attacks.
- Common Consequences
Scope: Access Control, Other
Impact: Bypass Protection Mechanism, Other
Notes: An attacker could easily guess the values used. This could lead to unauthorized access to a system if the seed is used for authentication and authorization.
- Related Weaknesses
- Release Date:
- 2006-07-19
- Latest Modification Date:
- 2023-06-29
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