CVE-2012-4571

python-keyring: weak encryption in keyring

Published Nov 30, 2012 CVSS 2.0 · 2.1 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2012-0012 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.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-p3h7-3c45-qj4v Python Keyring does not securely initialize encryption cipher
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1634-1 Python Keyring vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Sep 17, 2024, 3:07 AM
Reserved
Aug 21, 2012, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 30, 2012, 10:55 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:45 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
May 26, 2012, 12:00 AM