CVE-2012-4571

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.

Risk Information

Base Score

7.5

MODERATE

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Score

Exploitation Probability

0.065

Associated Vulnerability

Vulnerability	OS Platform
Vulnerabilities CVE-2012-4571 are fixed in Python-keyring 0.9.2	Windows
Vulnerabilities CVE-2012-4571 are fixed in Python-keyring for linux 0.9.2	Linux

Patch Details

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References

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1234
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-1234