CVE-2012-5577
CVE-2012-5577 is a high-severity vulnerability in Python Keyring with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-276.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-276
- Affected product: Python Keyring
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Python keyring lib before 0.10 created keyring files with world-readable permissions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-5577?
- Python keyring lib before 0.10 created keyring files with world-readable permissions.
- How severe is CVE-2012-5577?
- CVE-2012-5577 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2012-5577 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-5577?
- CVE-2012-5577 primarily affects Python 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-2012-5577?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2012-5577 published?
- CVE-2012-5577 was published on 2019-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- 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
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:python:keyring:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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