Python keyring lib before 0.10 created keyring files with world-readable permissions.
CVE-2012-5577
HIGHNVD 7.57.5—
EchelonGraph scoreMEDIUM confidence
This high-severity CVE scores 7.5 under NVD CVSS v3. EPSS exploit probability: 0.3%, top 44% of all CVEs by exploit prediction. GitHub Security Advisory data not yet ingested — confidence will rise once GHSA publishes (typical lag: hours to days for open-source ecosystem CVEs; never for infrastructure-only CVEs).
Triggered by: NVD CVSS baseline
Sources: epss, nvd
7.5
EchelonGraph verdictPlan a fixSerious severity, but no confirmed exploitation yet.
- High severity, but no confirmed exploitation yet
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 1%CVSS: 7.5Exploit: NoneExposed: 0
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- 7.5
- EG Score
- 7.5(medium)
- EPSS
- 70.5%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
October 28, 2019
Last Modified
November 21, 2024
References (10)
- secalert@redhathttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/27/3
- secalert@redhathttps://bitbucket.org/kang/python-keyring-lib/commits/049cd181470f1ee6c540e1d64acf1def7b1de0c1
- secalert@redhathttps://bitbucket.org/kang/python-keyring-lib/issue/67/set-go-rwx-on-keyring_passcfg
- secalert@redhathttps://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-5577
- secalert@redhathttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-5577
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/27/3
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://bitbucket.org/kang/python-keyring-lib/commits/049cd181470f1ee6c540e1d64acf1def7b1de0c1
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://bitbucket.org/kang/python-keyring-lib/issue/67/set-go-rwx-on-keyring_passcfg
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-5577
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-5577
Affected Packages
(1 across 1 ecosystem)
PyPI(1)
| Package | Vulnerable range | Fixed in | Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|
| keyring | 0.1 ... 0.9.3 (15 versions) | 0.10 | — |
Frequently asked(5)
What is CVE-2012-5577?
CVE-2012-5577 is a high vulnerability published on October 28, 2019. Python keyring lib before 0.10 created keyring files with world-readable permissions.
When was CVE-2012-5577 disclosed?
CVE-2012-5577 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on October 28, 2019, with the most recent update on November 21, 2024. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2012-5577 actively exploited?
CVE-2012-5577 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 70.5% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-5577?
CVE-2012-5577 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (NVD).
How do I remediate CVE-2012-5577?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2012-5577, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.
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