CVE-2016-2217

socat: Hard coded 1024 bit DH p parameter was not prime

Published Jan 30, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 5.3 Medium EPSS 2.5% KEV · Not listed
Description
The OpenSSL address implementation in Socat 1.7.3.0 and 2.0.0-b8 does not use a prime number for the DH, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain the shared secret.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-3301 The OpenSSL address implementation in Socat 1.7.3.0 and 2.0.0-b8 does not use a prime number for the DH, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain the shared secret.
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 11:24 PM
Reserved
Feb 3, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 30, 2017, 10:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:43 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Feb 1, 2016, 12:00 AM