CVE-2025-8885
Possible DOS in processing specially formed ASN.1 Object Identifiers
Description
Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling vulnerability in Legion of the Bouncy Castle Inc. Bouncy Castle for Java bcprov, bc-fips on All (API modules) allows Excessive Allocation. This vulnerability is associated with program files https://github.Com/bcgit/bc-java/blob/main/core/src/main/java/org/bouncycastle/asn1/ASN1ObjectIdentifier.Java. This issue affects Bouncy Castle for Java: from BC 1.0 through 1.77, from BC-FJA 1.0.0 through 1.0.2.5, from BC-FJA 2.0.0 through 2.0.0.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 12, 2025, 10:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 16, 2025, 10:15 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
91579145-5d7b-4cc5-b925-a0262ff19630
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 91579145-5d7b-4cc5-b925-a0262ff19630 |
Solution
- Update Bouncy Castle for Java to a patched version.
- Apply vendor-supplied security updates.
- Consult vendor advisories for specific version guidance.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-8885.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/bcgit/bc-java/wiki/CVE%E2%80%902025%E2%80%908885 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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CVE Modified by 91579145-5d7b-4cc5-b925-a0262ff19630
Aug. 16, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling vulnerability in Legion of the Bouncy Castle Inc. Bouncy Castle for Java on All (API modules) allows Excessive Allocation. This vulnerability is associated with program files https://github.Com/bcgit/bc-java/blob/main/core/src/main/java/org/bouncycastle/asn1/ASN1ObjectIdentifier.Java. This issue affects Bouncy Castle for Java: from BC 1.0 through 1.77, from BC-FJA 1.0.0 through 2.0.0. Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling vulnerability in Legion of the Bouncy Castle Inc. Bouncy Castle for Java bcprov, bc-fips on All (API modules) allows Excessive Allocation. This vulnerability is associated with program files https://github.Com/bcgit/bc-java/blob/main/core/src/main/java/org/bouncycastle/asn1/ASN1ObjectIdentifier.Java. This issue affects Bouncy Castle for Java: from BC 1.0 through 1.77, from BC-FJA 1.0.0 through 1.0.2.5, from BC-FJA 2.0.0 through 2.0.0. -
New CVE Received by 91579145-5d7b-4cc5-b925-a0262ff19630
Aug. 12, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling vulnerability in Legion of the Bouncy Castle Inc. Bouncy Castle for Java on All (API modules) allows Excessive Allocation. This vulnerability is associated with program files https://github.Com/bcgit/bc-java/blob/main/core/src/main/java/org/bouncycastle/asn1/ASN1ObjectIdentifier.Java. This issue affects Bouncy Castle for Java: from BC 1.0 through 1.77, from BC-FJA 1.0.0 through 2.0.0. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:P/AU:X/R:U/V:X/RE:M/U:Amber Added CWE CWE-770 Added Reference https://github.com/bcgit/bc-java/wiki/CVE%E2%80%902025%E2%80%908885