What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-3466?

CVE-2012-3466 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-3466?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-3466. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-3466?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2012-3466. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Gnome Keyring CVE-2012-3466

MEDIUM

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CWE-264)

2012-10-22 secalert@redhat.com

Privilege Escalation Gnome Keyring

4.4

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.4 MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 22, 2012 - 23:55 cve.org

MEDIUM 4.4

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. 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. Affected products include: Gnome Gnome-Keyring. Version information: through 3.4.1.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.