CVE-2016-7798

ruby: IV Reuse in GCM Mode

Published Jan 30, 2017 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 3.2% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1421-1 ruby2.1 security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3966-1 ruby2.3 security update
EUVD 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 Github GHSA GHSA-6h88-qjpv-p32m OpenSSL gem for Ruby using inadequate encryption strength
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3365-1 Ruby vulnerabilities
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00195}

epss

{'score': 0.00257}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 2:04 AM
Reserved
Sep 9, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 30, 2017, 10:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:53 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Sep 19, 2016, 12:00 AM