Vulnerability Description
In Bouncy Castle for Java before 1.85, IESEngine stream-mode MAC forgery via length-dependent KDF split. This issue also affects Bouncy Castle for Java LTS before 2.73.12.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/bcgit/bc-java/commit/6d9e4bbaee9409713ada167e5f901554cbb084ac
- https://github.com/bcgit/bc-java/wiki/CVE%E2%80%902026%E2%80%9012816
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-12816?
CVE-2026-12816 is a documented vulnerability. In Bouncy Castle for Java before 1.85, IESEngine stream-mode MAC forgery via length-dependent KDF split. This issue also affects Bouncy Castle for Java LTS before 2.73.12.
How severe is CVE-2026-12816?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-12816. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-12816?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.