CVE-2012-5578
MEDIUMCVSS 6.2/10EPSS 0.45%
Last modified
CVE-2012-5578 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Python keyring has insecure permissions on new databases allowing world-readable files to be created. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Python keyring has insecure permissions on new databases allowing world-readable files to be created
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Python | Keyring | <= 0.10 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/27/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-5578Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python-keyring/+bug/1031465Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-5578Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-5578Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-5578Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/27/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-5578Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python-keyring/+bug/1031465Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-5578Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-5578Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-5578Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-5578?
Python keyring has insecure permissions on new databases allowing world-readable files to be created
How severe is CVE-2012-5578?
CVE-2012-5578 has a CVSS score of 6.2/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5578?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2012-5578?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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