Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU89219

Observable discrepancy in The Bouncy Castle Crypto Package For Java - CVE-2024-30171

Published: May 7, 2024

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89219

CSH Severity: Medium

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-30171

CWE-ID: CWE-203

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
The Bouncy Castle Crypto Package For Java

Software vendor:
Legion of the Bouncy Castle Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a possible timing based leakage in RSA based handshakes. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive information.

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