CVE-2012-3466: n/a vulnerability

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 prop...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 20:05 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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GNOME gnome-keyring could keep a GPG passphrase cached longer than intended when configured for idle or timeout caching. That weakens the expected protection around private keys, especially on shared, unattended, or compromised desktop sessions. Public sources do not define the exact attacker path or impact. Exposure is most likely on Linux desktop systems running GNOME gnome-keyring 3.4.0 or 3.4.1 and using GPG passphrase caching with idle or timeout behavior enabled. Server-only systems without GNOME keyring use are less likely to be affected. Treat this as a targeted desktop exposure issue, not an internet-scale emergency based on available evidence. Prioritize managed Linux desktops where GPG keys protect sensitive source code, releases, administrator access, or customer data. Mitigation focus: Identify systems running GNOME gnome-keyring 3.4.0 or 3.4.1.; Apply vendor-provided gnome-keyring updates from the relevant Linux distribution.; Review GPG passphrase cache settings on affected desktop images..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 19:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 22, 2012, 23:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=681081CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=845426CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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