Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-4571
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.
Products affected by CVE-2012-4571
- cpe:2.3:a:python:keyring:0.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-4571
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-4571
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.1
|
LOW | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
3.9
|
2.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2012-4571
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2012-4571
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/31/8
oss-security - Re: CVE Request: Python keyring
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http://pypi.python.org/pypi/keyring
keyring · PyPI
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1634-1
USN-1634-1: Python Keyring vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security notices
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https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python-keyring/+bug/1004845
Bug #1004845 “python-keyring CryptedFileKeyring is insecure (was...” : Bugs : python-keyring package : Ubuntu
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