Python keyring 'CryptedFileKeyring' component Password Encryption Weakness

BID:55815

Info

Python keyring 'CryptedFileKeyring' component Password Encryption Weakness

Bugtraq ID: 55815
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2012-4571
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Oct 05 2012 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 13 2015 09:19PM
Credit: Dwayne Litzenberger
Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.10 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.10 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 11.10 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 11.10 amd64
Python Software Foundation keyring 0.8.1
Python Software Foundation keyring 0.9
Not Vulnerable: Python Software Foundation keyring 0.9.1

Discussion

Python keyring 'CryptedFileKeyring' component Password Encryption Weakness

Python keyring is prone to a weak password encryption weakness.

Successful exploits may allow an attacker to decrypt stored passwords; this may aid in further attacks.

Python keyring prior to 0.9.1 is vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

Python keyring 'CryptedFileKeyring' component Password Encryption Weakness

Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected]

Solution / Fix

Python keyring 'CryptedFileKeyring' component Password Encryption Weakness

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.

References

Python keyring 'CryptedFileKeyring' component Password Encryption Weakness

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