CVE-2016-7798 Information

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.

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Reference

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/19/9 http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/30/6 http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/01/2 http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93031 https://github.com/ruby/openssl/commit/8108e0a6db133f3375608303fdd2083eb5115062 https://github.com/ruby/openssl/issues/49 https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00012.html https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3966

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction Required

NONE

Scope

NONE

Confidentiality Impact

UNCHANGED

Integrity Impact

HIGH

Availability Impact

NONE

Base Score

NONE

Base Severity

7.5