high7.5
CVE-2012-4571
Python Keyring does not securely initialize encryption cipher
Impact
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.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| pip | keyring | <= 0.9.1 | 0.9.2 |
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Python | Keyring | Version 0.9.1 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- GitHub advisory
- http://pypi.python.org/pypi/keyring
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/31/8
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1634-1
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python-keyring/+bug/1004845
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-p3h7-3c45-qj4v
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-4571
- https://github.com/jaraco/keyring/commit/162f2ed0e39e16d561732b9fad8af6cd2341d7bd
- https://github.com/jaraco/keyring/commit/56272d908ba7a3fe4ebb6d6e87a7cc569f4726ac
- https://github.com/jaraco/keyring/commit/a76942672f6ac85a88bd9b9ed31fd133119b7702
- https://github.com/jaraco/keyring/commit/cbf509b0386c3063d8b2879ce72d78ac18023f72
- https://github.com/jaraco/keyring/commit/cc1ead78d1e3fab9fa8bb0b4bb334cb82d35db52
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/keyring/PYSEC-2012-8.yaml