CVE-2025-9341
Bouncy Castle for Java FIPS: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption in AESNativeCBC Java API
Description
Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability in Legion of the Bouncy Castle Inc. Bouncy Castle for Java FIPS bc-fips on All (API modules) allows Excessive Allocation. This vulnerability is associated with program files org/bouncycastle/crypto/fips/AESNativeCBC.Java. This issue affects Bouncy Castle for Java FIPS: from BC-FJA 2.1.0 through 2.1.0.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 22, 2025, 9:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 22, 2025, 6:08 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
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 to a version of Bouncy Castle for Java FIPS that addresses excessive allocation.
- Review program files org/bouncycastle/crypto/fips/AESNativeCBC.Java for resource management.
- Implement stricter resource limits on the affected Java modules.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-9341.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/bcgit/bc-java/wiki/CVE%E2%80%902025%E2%80%909341 |
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New CVE Received by 91579145-5d7b-4cc5-b925-a0262ff19630
Aug. 22, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability in Legion of the Bouncy Castle Inc. Bouncy Castle for Java FIPS bc-fips on All (API modules) allows Excessive Allocation. This vulnerability is associated with program files org/bouncycastle/crypto/fips/AESNativeCBC.Java. This issue affects Bouncy Castle for Java FIPS: from BC-FJA 2.1.0 through 2.1.0. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/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:N/R:U/V:C/RE:M/U:Amber Added CWE CWE-400 Added Reference https://github.com/bcgit/bc-java/wiki/CVE%E2%80%902025%E2%80%909341