gsd-2016-7798
Vulnerability from gsd
Modified
2017-10-24 00:00
Details
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.
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Aliases
CVE-2016-7798


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