SB2026052530 - Covert timing channel in The Bouncy Castle Crypto Package For Java
Published: May 25, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2026052530
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Covert Timing Channel (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-5598)
CWE-ID: CWE-385 - Covert Timing Channel
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to disclose sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a covert timing channel in FrodoEngine.java in the BC-JAVA core modules when performing cryptographic operations. A remote attacker can measure timing differences to disclose sensitive information.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.