CVE-2012-4571
low
CVSS v3
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CVSS v4 NEW
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VIR risk
2.1
Description
Python Keyring 0.9.1 does not securely initialize the cipher when encrypting passwords for CryptedFileKeyring files, which makes it easier for local users to obtain passwords via a brute-force attack.
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
30%
Patch ETA
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Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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OS impact
Debian Fixed 5 releases
| Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| trixie | Fixed | 0.9.2-1 |
| sid | Fixed | 0.9.2-1 |
| forky | Fixed | 0.9.2-1 |
| bullseye | Fixed | 0.9.2-1 |
| bookworm | Fixed | 0.9.2-1 |
Package impact
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PyPI | keyring | <0.9.2 | 0.9.2 |
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| python | keyring | 0.9.1 | |
References
- http://pypi.python.org/pypi/keyring
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/31/8
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1634-1
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python-keyring/+bug/1004845
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-4571
- https://github.com/jaraco/keyring/commit/162f2ed0e39e16d561732b9fad8af6cd2341d7bd
- https://github.com/jaraco/keyring/commit/56272d908ba7a3fe4ebb6d6e87a7cc569f4726ac
- https://github.com/jaraco/keyring/commit/a76942672f6ac85a88bd9b9ed31fd133119b7702
- https://github.com/jaraco/keyring/commit/cbf509b0386c3063d8b2879ce72d78ac18023f72
- https://github.com/jaraco/keyring/commit/cc1ead78d1e3fab9fa8bb0b4bb334cb82d35db52
- https://github.com/jaraco/keyring
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/keyring/PYSEC-2012-8.yaml
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-4571
CWEs
CWE-310
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