CVE-2016-2217
Publication date 30 January 2017
Last updated 25 August 2025
Ubuntu priority
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.
Status
| Package | Ubuntu Release | Status |
|---|---|---|
| socat | ||
| 16.04 LTS xenial |
Not affected
|
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| 14.04 LTS trusty |
Not affected
|
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Notes
Severity score breakdown
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Base score |
5.3 · Medium
|
| Attack vector | Network |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges required | None |
| User interaction | None |
| Scope | Unchanged |
| Confidentiality | Low |
| Integrity impact | None |
| Availability impact | None |
| Vector | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |