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CVE-2012-4571

Publication date 6 November 2012

Last updated 24 July 2024

Ubuntu priority

Medium

Why this 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

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 end of life
8.04 LTS hardy Not in release

References

Related Ubuntu Security Notices (USN)

    • USN-1634-1
    • Python Keyring vulnerabilities
    • 20 November 2012

Other references