CVE-2012-4571

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    CVE-2012-4571

    Published: 30 Nov 2012Last Modified: 10 Apr 2026

    Summary:

    Details: 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.

    References: http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1634-1, http://pypi.python.org/pypi/keyring, http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/31/8, https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python-keyring/+bug/1004845

    Affected packages

    Common Vulnerability Scoring System

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