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CVE-2016-1000346

UnknownEPSS 2.28%

Last modified

CVE-2016-1000346 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the Bouncy Castle JCE Provider version 1.55 and earlier the other party DH public key is not fully validated. This can cause issues as invalid keys can be used to reveal details about the other party's private key where static Diffie-Hellman is in use. EPSS estimates a 2.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Bouncy Castle JCE Provider version 1.55 and earlier the other party DH public key is not fully validated. This can cause issues as invalid keys can be used to reveal details about the other party's private key where static Diffie-Hellman is in use. As of release 1.56 the key parameters are checked on agreement calculation.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.28%

81.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
BouncycastleBc-Java<= 1.55
DebianDebian Linux8.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1000346?
In the Bouncy Castle JCE Provider version 1.55 and earlier the other party DH public key is not fully validated. This can cause issues as invalid keys can be used to reveal details about the other party's private key where static Diffie-Hellman is in use. As of release 1.56 the key parameters are checked on agreement calculation.
How severe is CVE-2016-1000346?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1000346 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1000346?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST