Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-2217
The OpenSSL address implementation in Socat 1.7.3.0 and 2.0.0-b8 does not use a prime number for the DH, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain the shared secret.
Products affected by CVE-2016-2217
- cpe:2.3:a:dest-unreach:socat:2.0.0:b8:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dest-unreach:socat:1.7.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-2217
0.27%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 63 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-2217
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
10.0
|
2.9
|
NIST | |
|
5.3
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
3.9
|
1.4
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-2217
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-2217
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-23
socat: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201612-23) — Gentoo security
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/01/4
oss-security - Socat security advisory 7 - Created new 2048bit DH modulusMailing List;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/04/1
oss-security - Re: Socat security advisory 7 - Created new 2048bit DH modulusThird Party Advisory
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http://www.dest-unreach.org/socat/contrib/socat-secadv7.html
Socat security advisory 7Patch;Third Party Advisory
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