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CVE-2026-12816: IESEngine stream-mode MAC forgery via length-dependent KDF split

August 3, 2026 (updated September 16, 2026)

Affects Bouncy Castle for Java LTS before 2.73.12. When IESEngine is initialised without a block cipher, the KDF output is split into an XOR keystream followed by the MAC key, so the MAC key offset depends on message length. Because the KDF is prefix-stable, one known plaintext reveals enough keystream to expose the MAC key for any shorter message. A passive observer can then forge authenticated ciphertexts the recipient accepts, without holding either private key.

References

  • github.com/bcgit/bc-java/commit/6d9e4bbaee9409713ada167e5f901554cbb084ac
  • github.com/bcgit/bc-java/wiki/CVE-2026-12816
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-12816

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Affected versions

All versions starting from 2.73.0 before 2.73.12

Fixed versions

  • 2.73.12

Solution

Upgrade to version 2.73.12 or above.

Impact 7.5 HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

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Weakness

  • CWE-354: Improper Validation of Integrity Check Value

Source file

maven/org.bouncycastle/bcprov-lts8on/CVE-2026-12816.yml

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