What is the severity of CVE-2016-2217?

CVE-2016-2217 is classified with a medium severity level due to its potential for remote exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2217?

To fix CVE-2016-2217, upgrade to a version of Socat that uses a prime number for the DH, such as Socat 1.7.3.1 or later.

What types of attacks can be carried out using CVE-2016-2217?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2016-2217 to obtain the shared secret during the key exchange process.

Which versions of Socat are affected by CVE-2016-2217?

CVE-2016-2217 affects Socat versions 1.7.3.0 and 2.0.0-b8.

Is CVE-2016-2217 still a risk for users of Socat?

Yes, users of the affected versions of Socat are at risk if they have not applied the necessary updates.

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CVE-2016-2217

medium

5.3

CWE

320

30/1/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-2217

First published: Mon Jan 30 2017(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
socat	=1.7.3.0
socat	=2.0.0-b8

Remedy

http://www.dest-unreach.org/socat/contrib/socat-secadv7.html

Remedy

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/01/4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2217?
CVE-2016-2217 is classified with a medium severity level due to its potential for remote exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2217?
To fix CVE-2016-2217, upgrade to a version of Socat that uses a prime number for the DH, such as Socat 1.7.3.1 or later.
What types of attacks can be carried out using CVE-2016-2217?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2016-2217 to obtain the shared secret during the key exchange process.
Which versions of Socat are affected by CVE-2016-2217?
CVE-2016-2217 affects Socat versions 1.7.3.0 and 2.0.0-b8.
Is CVE-2016-2217 still a risk for users of Socat?
Yes, users of the affected versions of Socat are at risk if they have not applied the necessary updates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2217?
CVE-2016-2217 is classified with a medium severity level due to its potential for remote exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2217?
To fix CVE-2016-2217, upgrade to a version of Socat that uses a prime number for the DH, such as Socat 1.7.3.1 or later.
What types of attacks can be carried out using CVE-2016-2217?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2016-2217 to obtain the shared secret during the key exchange process.
Which versions of Socat are affected by CVE-2016-2217?
CVE-2016-2217 affects Socat versions 1.7.3.0 and 2.0.0-b8.
Is CVE-2016-2217 still a risk for users of Socat?
Yes, users of the affected versions of Socat are at risk if they have not applied the necessary updates.