CVE-2016-7798
- State
- Published
- Severity
- Not scored
- Published
- Jan 30, 2017
- Updated
- Aug 6, 2024
- Reserved
- Sep 9, 2016
Description
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.
Scores
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Weaknesses
The record names no weakness.
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
n/an/a |
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References
- [oss-security] 20160930 Re: CVE Request - Ruby OpenSSL Library - IV Reuse in GCM Modemailing-list
- DSA-3966vendor-advisory
- https://github.com/ruby/openssl/commit/8108e0a6db133f3375608303fdd2083eb5115062
- [oss-security] 20160930 Re: CVE Request - Ruby OpenSSL Library - IV Reuse in GCM Modemailing-list
- [debian-lts-announce] 20180714 [SECURITY] [DLA 1421-1] ruby2.1 security updatemailing-list
- [oss-security] 20160919 CVE Request - Ruby OpenSSL Library - IV Reuse in GCM Modemailing-list
- 93031vdb-entry
- https://github.com/ruby/openssl/issues/49
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