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.
MediumCVSS 5.3
EPSS 2.5%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
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.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| debian/socat(Debian:12) | < 1.7.3.1-1 | 1.7.3.1-1 |
| debian/socat(Debian:13) | < 1.7.3.1-1 | 1.7.3.1-1 |
| debian/socat(Debian:14) | < 1.7.3.1-1 | 1.7.3.1-1 |
| dest-unreach socat | = 1.7.3.0 | No fix listed |
| dest-unreach socat | = 2.0.0-b8 | No fix listed |
References
- Debian Security Tracker CVE-2016-2217 vendor-advisory
- www.dest-unreach.org patch third-party-advisory
- [oss-security] 20160201 Socat security advisory 7 - Created new 2048bit DH modulus mailing-list patch third-party-advisory
- [oss-security] 20160203 Re: Socat security advisory 7 - Created new 2048bit DH modulus mailing-list third-party-advisory
- GLSA-201612-23 vendor-advisory
- bugs.debian.org issue-tracking