// For flags

CVE-2024-30172

org.bouncycastle:bcprov-jdk18on: Infinite loop in ED25519 verification in the ScalarUtil class

Severity Score

7.5
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

Track
*SSVC
Descriptions

An issue was discovered in Bouncy Castle Java Cryptography APIs before 1.78. An Ed25519 verification code infinite loop can occur via a crafted signature and public key.

Se descubrió un problema en las API de criptografía Java de Bouncy Castle anteriores a la versión 1.78. Se puede producir un bucle infinito del código de verificación Ed25519 mediante una firma manipulada y una clave pública.

A flaw was found in the Bouncy Castle Java Cryptography APIs. Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to an Infinite loop issue in ED25519 verification in the ScalarUtil class. This flaw allows an attacker to send a malicious signature and public key to trigger a denial of service.

*Credits: N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:Track
Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Tech. Impact
Partial
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2024-03-24 CVE Reserved
  • 2024-05-09 CVE Published
  • 2024-06-15 EPSS Updated
  • 2024-11-05 CVE Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-835: Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
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