CVE-2017-7822
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Summary
The AES-GCM implementation in WebCrypto API accepts 0-length IV when it should require a length of 1 according to the NIST Special Publication 800-38D specification. This might allow for the authentication key to be determined in some instances. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 56.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | unspecified < 56 | affected |
Weaknesses
- WebCrypto allows AES-GCM with 0-length IV
ADP Enrichment
CVE Program Container
Additional References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039465
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-21/
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1368859
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101057
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039465
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-21/
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1368859
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101057
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