CVE-2012-4571

Publication date 6 November 2012

Last updated 24 July 2024

Ubuntu priority

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.

Status

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Package	Ubuntu Release	Status
python-keyring	13.10 saucy	Not affected
	13.04 raring	Not affected
	12.10 quantal	Not affected
	12.04 LTS precise	Fixed 0.9.2-0ubuntu0.12.04.2
	11.10 oneiric	Fixed 0.9.2-0ubuntu0.11.10.2
	10.04 LTS lucid	Ignored
	8.04 LTS hardy	Not in release

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References

MITRE
NVD
Launchpad
Debian

Related Ubuntu Security Notices (USN)

USN-1634-1
Python Keyring vulnerabilities
20 November 2012

Other references

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/31/8
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2012-4571