CVE-2026-5598
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CVE-2026-5598 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Covert timing channel vulnerability in Legion of the Bouncy Castle Inc. BC-JAVA core on all (core modules). This vulnerability is associated with program files FrodoEngine.Java. This issue affects BC-JAVA: from 1.71 before 1.80.2, from 1.81 before 1.81.1, from 1.82 before 1.84.. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Covert timing channel vulnerability in Legion of the Bouncy Castle Inc. BC-JAVA core on all (core modules). This vulnerability is associated with program files FrodoEngine.Java. This issue affects BC-JAVA: from 1.71 before 1.80.2, from 1.81 before 1.81.1, from 1.82 before 1.84.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Legion of the Bouncy Castle Inc. | BC-JAVA | >= 1.71, < 1.80.2; >= 1.81, < 1.81.1; >= 1.82, < 1.84 |
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- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
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