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.
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Affected Vendors & Products
Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DLA |
DLA-1421-1 | ruby2.1 security update |
Debian DSA |
DSA-3966-1 | ruby2.3 security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2017-0176 | 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. |
Github GHSA |
GHSA-6h88-qjpv-p32m | OpenSSL gem for Ruby using inadequate encryption strength |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-3365-1 | Ruby vulnerabilities |
Fixes
Solution
No solution given by the vendor.
Workaround
No workaround given by the vendor.
References
History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T02:04:56.020Z
Reserved: 2016-09-09T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2016-7798
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Status : Deferred
Published: 2017-01-30T22:59:00.747
Modified: 2025-04-20T01:37:25.860
Link: CVE-2016-7798
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Debian DLA
Debian DSA
EUVD
Github GHSA
Ubuntu USN