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CVE-2012-4571: PYSEC-2012-8 - Python Keyring 0.9.1 does not securely initialize the cipher when encrypting passwords for CryptedFileKeyring files, which makes it easier f

CVE-2012-4571 · Severity: low · CVSS 3.1 · Published 2012-11-30

Technologies: keyring (PyPI). Vendors: PyPI.

Executive brief

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 products

  • PyPI keyring

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