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CVE-2016-7798
Published: Jan 30, 2017
Modified: Aug 6, 2024
PUBLISHED
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.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
n/a | n/a | affected n/a |
References
[oss-security] 20160930 Re: CVE Request - Ruby OpenSSL Library - IV Reuse in GCM Mode
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DSA-3966
vendor-advisory
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[oss-security] 20160930 Re: CVE Request - Ruby OpenSSL Library - IV Reuse in GCM Mode
mailing-list
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[debian-lts-announce] 20180714 [SECURITY] [DLA 1421-1] ruby2.1 security update
mailing-list
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[oss-security] 20160919 CVE Request - Ruby OpenSSL Library - IV Reuse in GCM Mode
mailing-list
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93031
vdb-entry
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https://github.com/ruby/openssl/issues/49
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