CVE-2016-2217 Information

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.

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Reference

http://www.dest-unreach.org/socat/contrib/socat-secadv7.html http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/01/4 http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/04/1 https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-23

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction Required

NONE

Scope

NONE

Confidentiality Impact

UNCHANGED

Integrity Impact

LOW

Availability Impact

NONE

Base Score

NONE

Base Severity

5.3