VDB
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
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian:13 | ruby-encryptor | 0, 0, 0 |
| Debian:13 | ruby-attr-encrypted | 0, 0, 0 |
| Debian:12 | ruby-encryptor | 0, 0, 0 |
| Debian:11 | ruby-attr-encrypted | 0, 0, 0 |
| Debian:11 | ruby-encryptor | 0, 0, 0 |
| Debian:12 | ruby-attr-encrypted | 0, 0, 0 |
Timeline
- Jan 30, 2017 CVE Published
- Apr 28, 2026 CVE Updated