CVE-2012-5577
First published: Mon Oct 28 2019(Updated: )
Python keyring lib before 0.10 created keyring files with world-readable permissions.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/keyring | <0.10 | 0.10 |
| debian/python-keyring | 22.0.1-1 23.9.3-2 25.4.1-1 | |
| python3-keyring | <0.10 | |
| Debian Linux | =7.0 |
Remedy
https://bitbucket.org/kang/python-keyring-lib/commits/049cd181470f1ee6c540e1d64acf1def7b1de0c1
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/27/3
- https://bitbucket.org/kang/python-keyring-lib/commits/049cd181470f1ee6c540e1d64acf1def7b1de0c1
- https://bitbucket.org/kang/python-keyring-lib/issue/67/set-go-rwx-on-keyring_passcfg
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-5577
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-5577
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-5577
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-p86x-652p-6385 (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/keyring/PYSEC-2019-181.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5577?
CVE-2012-5577 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive keyring information.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5577?
To fix CVE-2012-5577, upgrade the keyring library to version 0.10 or later.
Which versions of keyring are affected by CVE-2012-5577?
CVE-2012-5577 affects all versions of the keyring library prior to 0.10.
What are the risks of using an affected version of keyring for CVE-2012-5577?
Using an affected version of keyring can lead to unauthorized access to stored credentials due to insecure file permissions.
Is CVE-2012-5577 specific to a certain operating system?
CVE-2012-5577 impacts the keyring library regardless of the operating system but is particularly noted in versions used in Debian systems.
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