CVE-2012-5578

Description

Python keyring has insecure permissions on new databases allowing world-readable files to be created

Category

6.2
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.01%
Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory redhat.com
Affected: Python Python keyring
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-5578 third party advisory issue tracking
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-5578 third party advisory issue tracking
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/27/4 third party advisory mailing list
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-5578 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-5578 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python-keyring/+bug/1031465 patch third party advisory issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-5578?
CVE-2012-5578 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-5578?
To fix CVE-2012-5578, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-5578 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-5578 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2012-5578?
CVE-2012-5578 affects Python Python keyring.
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