CVE-2016-7798

7.5 HIGH 3% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure.
Exploit odds: 3.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2017-01-30 22:59 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 00:53 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 3.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 7.5 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2017-01-30 22:59 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 00:53 UTC
Exploit probability: 3.2% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-326 · Inadequate encryption strength
Record status: Modified

Affected

ruby-lang OpenSSL < 2.0.0
Debian Linux 8.0
Debian Linux 9.0

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.5

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: None
Availability: None

Raw vector

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

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record