Vulnerability identifier: #VU13589
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-310
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
The Bouncy Castle Crypto Package For Java
Universal components / Libraries /
Libraries used by multiple products
Vendor: Legion of the Bouncy Castle Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to disclose sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists in Bouncy Castle JCE Provider implementation of DSA signature generation process. The attacker with ability to observe timings for the generation of signatures can gain information about the signature's k value and ultimately the private value as well.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
The Bouncy Castle Crypto Package For Java: 1.41 - 1.55
External links
http://github.com/bcgit/bc-java/commit/acaac81f96fec91ab45bd0412beaf9c3acd8defa#diff-e75226a9ca4921...
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.