Vulnerability Description
In Bouncy Castle for Java before 1.85, PKCS#8 / PBES2 decryptors honour unbounded KDF cost from input. This issue also affects Bouncy Castle for Java LTS before 2.73.12, and Bouncy Castle for Java FIPS (BC-FJA) before bcpkix-fips 1.0.12 (1.0.X series), 2.0.12 (2.0.X series) and 2.1.12 (2.1.X series).
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/bcgit/bc-java/commit/7ab4ee67a0135950001b29b41a96d8a9a5d3b68b
- https://github.com/bcgit/bc-java/wiki/CVE%E2%80%902026%E2%80%9015055
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-15055?
CVE-2026-15055 is a documented vulnerability. In Bouncy Castle for Java before 1.85, PKCS#8 / PBES2 decryptors honour unbounded KDF cost from input. This issue also affects Bouncy Castle for Java LTS before 2.73.12, and Bouncy Castle for Java FIP...
How severe is CVE-2026-15055?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-15055. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-15055?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.