CVE-2016-7798
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.
| Software | From | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ruby-lang / openssl | - | 2.0.0 |
| debian / debian_linux | 8.0 | 8.0.x |
| debian / debian_linux | 9.0 | 9.0.x |
openssl
|
- | 2.0.0 |
- 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
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