Inadequate Encryption Strength Affecting ruby2.3 package, versions <2.3.3-1ubuntu1


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on Ubuntu security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
3.17% (87th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-UBUNTU1710-RUBY23-308525
  • published30 Jan 2017
  • disclosed30 Jan 2017

Introduced: 30 Jan 2017

CVE-2016-7798  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-326  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Ubuntu:17.10 ruby2.3 to version 2.3.3-1ubuntu1 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream ruby2.3 package and not the ruby2.3 package as distributed by Ubuntu. See How to fix? for Ubuntu:17.10 relevant fixed versions and status.

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.

CVSS Base Scores

version 3.1