CVE-2012-3466

CVE-2012-3466 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnome Gnome-keyring with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Description

GNOME gnome-keyring 3.4.0 through 3.4.1, when gpg-cache-method is set to "idle" or "timeout," does not properly limit the amount of time a passphrase is cached, which allows attackers to have an unspecified impact via unknown attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3466?
GNOME gnome-keyring 3.4.0 through 3.4.1, when gpg-cache-method is set to "idle" or "timeout," does not properly limit the amount of time a passphrase is cached, which allows attackers to have an unspecified impact via unknown attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-3466?
CVE-2012-3466 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-3466 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3466?
CVE-2012-3466 primarily affects Gnome Gnome-keyring. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3466?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3466 published?
CVE-2012-3466 was published on 2012-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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