Vulnerability Description
In Bouncy Castle for Java before 1.85, RSA PKCS#1 verification skips last two hash bytes in NULL-omitted path. This issue also affects Bouncy Castle for Java LTS before 2.73.12.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/bcgit/bc-java/commit/ea5970ea9b2fb91d763b904692fd21089ca3e396
- https://github.com/bcgit/bc-java/wiki/CVE%E2%80%902026%E2%80%9012860
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-12860?
CVE-2026-12860 is a documented vulnerability. In Bouncy Castle for Java before 1.85, RSA PKCS#1 verification skips last two hash bytes in NULL-omitted path. This issue also affects Bouncy Castle for Java LTS before 2.73.12.
How severe is CVE-2026-12860?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-12860. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-12860?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.