Vulnerability identifier: #VU86062

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-1000352

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 modify data on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to ECIES implementation allowed the use of ECB mode. A remote attacker can trigger the vulnerability to bypass security restrictions and escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

The Bouncy Castle Crypto Package For Java: 1.55

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External links
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2669
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2927
http://github.com/bcgit/bc-java/commit/9385b0ebd277724b167fe1d1456e3c112112be1f
http://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20181127-0004/
http://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.html

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Q & A

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.