Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in the FIPS Java API of Bouncy Castle BC-FJA before 1.0.2.4. Changes to the JVM garbage collector in Java 13 and later trigger an issue in the BC-FJA FIPS modules where it is possible for temporary keys used by the module to be zeroed out while still in use by the module, resulting in errors or potential information loss. NOTE: FIPS compliant users are unaffected because the FIPS certification is only for Java 7, 8, and 11.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bouncycastle | Fips Java Api | < 1.0.2.4 |
| Oracle | Jdk | >= 13.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/bcgit/bc-java/wiki/CVE-2022-45146ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://mvnrepository.com/artifact/org.bouncycastle/bc-fips
- https://www.bouncycastle.org/latest_releases.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/bcgit/bc-java/wiki/CVE-2022-45146ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://mvnrepository.com/artifact/org.bouncycastle/bc-fips
- https://www.bouncycastle.org/latest_releases.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-45146?
CVE-2022-45146 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in the FIPS Java API of Bouncy Castle BC-FJA before 1.0.2.4. Changes to the JVM garbage collector in Java 13 and later trigger an issue in the BC-FJA FIPS modules where it is p...
How severe is CVE-2022-45146?
CVE-2022-45146 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-45146?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Bouncycastle Fips Java Api, Oracle Jdk.