CVE-2012-2743: Revelation 0.4.13-2 and earlier does not iterate through SHA hashing algorithms for AES encryption, which m...

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CVE-2012-2743 is a weakness in Revelation 0.4.13-2 and earlier, a password manager. Its AES key derivation does not repeatedly hash the passphrase, making stolen encrypted password files easier to attack by guessing. The main business risk is exposure of stored credentials if an attacker obtains a Revelation data file. Exposure is most likely where legacy Revelation 0.4.13-2 or earlier was used and encrypted password vault files remain available to users, backups, endpoints, or archives. Treat this as a legacy credential-protection issue. It is not listed as actively exploited in the provided sources, but any old Revelation vault containing current passwords should be prioritized for migration and credential rotation. Mitigation focus: Identify any remaining Revelation 0.4.13-2 or earlier installations.; Inventory old Revelation password files in endpoints, backups, and archives.; Check vendor or distribution guidance for fixed versions or migration advice..

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Jun 24, 2026, 12:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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