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MEDIUM · 4.4

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 unspe...

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

4.4

MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
GnomeGnome-Keyring3.4.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2012-3466?

CVE-2012-3466 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). 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 unspe...

How severe is CVE-2012-3466?

CVE-2012-3466 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2012-3466?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Gnome-Keyring.