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    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.

    Published:May 26, 2012
    Last Modified:Apr 11, 2025
    EPS:Nov 30, 2012
    EPSS Score:0.00065
    CVSS Score:2.1

    Affected Products

    Vendor
    Python
    Product
    Keyring

    Exploits

    No exploit reference

    Common Vulnerability Scoring System

    Attack Vector
    Network
    Adjacent
    Local
    Physical
    Privileges Required
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    High
    User Interaction
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    Required
    Scope
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    Changed
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    Integrity
    None
    Low
    High
    Availability
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    High