QID 982263

QID 982263: Java (maven) Security Update for org.bouncycastle:bcprov-jdk15 (GHSA-xqj7-j8j5-f2xr)

Bouncy Castle BC 1.54 - 1.59, BC-FJA 1.0.0, BC-FJA 1.0.1 and earlier have a flaw in the Low-level interface to RSA key pair generator, specifically RSA Key Pairs generated in low-level API with added certainty may have less M-R tests than expected. This appears to be fixed in versions BC 1.60 beta 4 and later, BC-FJA 1.0.2 and later.

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

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.
  • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-xqj7-j8j5-f2xr for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 982263

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-xqj7-j8j5-f2xr org.bouncycastle:bcprov-jdk14 URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-xqj7-j8j5-f2xr
    GHSA-xqj7-j8j5-f2xr org.bouncycastle:bcprov-jdk15 URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-xqj7-j8j5-f2xr