QID 980329

QID 980329: Java (maven) Security Update for org.bouncycastle:bcprov-ext-jdk16 (GHSA-73xv-w5gp-frxh)

An issue was discovered in Legion of the Bouncy Castle BC Java 1.65 and 1.66. The OpenBSDBCrypt.checkPassword utility method compared incorrect data when checking the password, allowing incorrect passwords to indicate they were matching with previously hashed ones that were different.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.1 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.8 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-73xv-w5gp-frxh for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 980329

    CVE-2020-28052 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-73xv-w5gp-frxh org.bouncycastle:bcprov-ext-jdk15on URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-73xv-w5gp-frxh
    GHSA-73xv-w5gp-frxh org.bouncycastle:bcprov-ext-jdk16 URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-73xv-w5gp-frxh
    GHSA-73xv-w5gp-frxh org.bouncycastle:bcprov-jdk14 URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-73xv-w5gp-frxh
    GHSA-73xv-w5gp-frxh org.bouncycastle:bcprov-jdk15 URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-73xv-w5gp-frxh
    GHSA-73xv-w5gp-frxh org.bouncycastle:bcprov-jdk15on URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-73xv-w5gp-frxh
    GHSA-73xv-w5gp-frxh org.bouncycastle:bcprov-jdk15to18 URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-73xv-w5gp-frxh
    GHSA-73xv-w5gp-frxh org.bouncycastle:bcprov-jdk16 URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-73xv-w5gp-frxh
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