CVE-2026-59650: MTI/A0 DH agreement exponentiates unvalidated peer value

Published Aug 3, 2026
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Updated

In Bouncy Castle for Java before 1.85, MTI/A0 DH agreement exponentiates unvalidated peer value. This issue also affects Bouncy Castle for Java LTS before 2.73.12.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Bouncy Castle Bouncy Castle for Java<1.85, <2.73.12

Event History

Aug 3, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:42 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:42 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-59650?

CVE-2026-59650 has a risk score of 47, indicating a moderate level of severity.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-59650?

To fix CVE-2026-59650, upgrade to Bouncy Castle for Java version 1.85 or Bouncy Castle for Java LTS version 2.73.12 or later.

3

What does CVE-2026-59650 affect?

CVE-2026-59650 affects the Bouncy Castle for Java library prior to version 1.85 and its LTS version before 2.73.12.

4

What is the main issue with CVE-2026-59650?

The main issue with CVE-2026-59650 is that it allows exponentiation of unvalidated peer values in the MTI/A0 DH agreement.

5

What is the potential impact of CVE-2026-59650?

The potential impact of CVE-2026-59650 includes security vulnerabilities related to cryptographic operations that could be exploited through unvalidated input.

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