CVE-2016-7798High · CVSS 7.5EPSS 3.17%Fix availableCVE-2016-7798The 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.ruby2.3Operating systemsUpdate to 2.3.1-2~16.04.2Published January 30, 2017Updated August 6, 2024Source advisory 1 ↗Source advisory 2 ↗Source advisory 3 ↗