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CVE-2016-7798

CVE-2016-7798

EPSS 3.2%
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.
Affected products
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References
https://github.com/ruby/openssl/commit/8108e0a6db133f3375608303fdd2083eb5115062https://github.com/ruby/openssl/issues/49https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00012.htmlhttps://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3966http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/19/9http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/30/6http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/01/2http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93031