CVE-2016-7798

HighCVSS 7.5/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 7.5/10CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness enumeration

CWE-326

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published: Jan 30, 2017
Last modified: Jun 17, 2026
NVD status: Modified

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