# CVE-2012-4571: Python Keyring does not securely initialize encryption cipher

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2012-4571-python-keyring-does-not-securely-initialize-encryption-cipher  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2012-11-30  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

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

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.

Technologies: [keyring (PyPI)](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/keyring). Vendors: [PyPI](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/pypi).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2012-4571 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2012-4571 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2012-4571?** Low severity, with a CVSS score of 3.1, published 30 November 2012.

**Which products and versions are affected?** keyring (PyPI) ECOSYSTEM:introduced=0,fixed=0.9.2.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2012-4571?** Yes. keyring (PyPI): upgrade to 0.9.2 or later. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**Am I affected by CVE-2012-4571?** Check whether you run keyring (PyPI) at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## How to fix

- keyring (PyPI): upgrade to 0.9.2 or later

  ```sh
  pip install "keyring>=0.9.2"
  ```


## Affected products

- keyring (PyPI) ECOSYSTEM:introduced=0,fixed=0.9.2

## Identifiers

- CVE-2012-4571
- GHSA-p3h7-3c45-qj4v
- PYSEC-2012-8

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