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DEBIAN-CVE-2016-7798

DEBIAN-CVE-2016-7798 PUBLISHED CVSS 7.5 HIGH

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.

Risk Scores

CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Debian:13ruby-encryptor0, 0, 0
Debian:13ruby-attr-encrypted0, 0, 0
Debian:12ruby-encryptor0, 0, 0
Debian:11ruby-attr-encrypted0, 0, 0
Debian:11ruby-encryptor0, 0, 0
Debian:12ruby-attr-encrypted0, 0, 0

Timeline

  • Jan 30, 2017 CVE Published
  • Apr 28, 2026 CVE Updated
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