CVE-2016-7798

The openssl gem for Ruby uses the same initialization vector (IV) in GCM Mode (aes-*-gcm) when the IV is set before the key, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to bypass the encryption protection mechanism.

Score

CVSS 3.1 7.5 High

Status

Modified - cve@mitre.org

Published

2017-01-30

Last modified

2024-08-06

Weaknesses

CWE-326

Affected products

• Debian Linux (Debian)
• Openssl (Ruby-lang)

References

• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/19/9
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/30/6
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/01/2
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93031
• https://github.com/ruby/openssl/commit/8108e0a6db133f3375608303fdd2083eb5115062
• https://github.com/ruby/openssl/issues/49
• https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00012.html
• https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3966