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CVE-2024-29857: Input Validation

First published: Tue May 14 2024(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in ECCurve.java and ECCurve.cs in Bouncy Castle Java (BC Java) before 1.78, BC Java LTS before 2.73.6, BC-FJA before 1.0.2.5, and BC C# .Net before 2.3.1. Importing an EC certificate with crafted F2m parameters can lead to excessive CPU consumption during the evaluation of the curve parameters.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/BC Java<1.78
1.78
nuget/BouncyCastle.Cryptography<2.3.1
2.3.1
nuget/BouncyCastle<2.3.1
maven/org.bouncycastle:bc-fips<1.0.2.5
1.0.2.5
maven/org.bouncycastle:bctls-jdk15to18<1.78
1.78
maven/org.bouncycastle:bctls-jdk14<1.78
1.78
maven/org.bouncycastle:bctls-jdk18on<1.78
1.78
maven/org.bouncycastle:bcprov-jdk14<1.78
1.78
maven/org.bouncycastle:bcprov-jdk15to18<1.78
1.78
maven/org.bouncycastle:bcprov-jdk15on<1.78
1.78
maven/org.bouncycastle:bcprov-jdk18on<1.78
1.78

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-29857?

    CVE-2024-29857 is classified as a security vulnerability that can lead to excessive CPU consumption.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-29857?

    To fix CVE-2024-29857, upgrade Bouncy Castle Java to version 1.78 or later, or for .NET versions, upgrade to BouncyCastle.Cryptography version 2.3.1 or later.

  • Which versions of Bouncy Castle are affected by CVE-2024-29857?

    CVE-2024-29857 affects Bouncy Castle Java before version 1.78, BC-FJA before version 1.0.2.5, and Bouncy Castle C# .Net before version 2.3.1.

  • What products are impacted by CVE-2024-29857?

    CVE-2024-29857 impacts Bouncy Castle libraries in several frameworks including Java, .NET, and specific IBM products like Security Verify Governance.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-29857?

    There is no documented workaround for CVE-2024-29857; upgrading to the latest versions is the recommended action.

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