Vulnerability identifier: #VU86066
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:
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 DHIES implementation allowed the use of ECB mode. A remote attacker can trigger the vulnerability to modify data on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
The Bouncy Castle Crypto Package For Java: 1.55
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
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.