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CVE-2012-4571

2.1 · LOW

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.

Published Nov 30, 2012pythonCWE-310EPSS 0.37%

Overview

CVE-2012-4571 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting python keyring. It was published on November 30, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from python. Update keyring to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refpypi.python.org/pypi/keyringRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/31/8Refwww.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1634-1Refbugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python-keyring/+bug/1004845Refpypi.python.org/pypi/keyringRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/31/8Refwww.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1634-1Refbugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python-keyring/+bug/1004845

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4571?

CVE-2012-4571 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting python keyring. It was published on November 30, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2012-4571?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-4571?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from python. Update keyring to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-4571?

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