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CVE-2026-12185

HIGH · CVSS 8.6 EPSS 0.23% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-03 · Last synced 2026-09-02

CyberRota Analysis

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Bouncy Castle for Java versions prior to 1.85 and LTS versions before 2.73.12 are vulnerable due to improper allocation from untrusted lengths in the BKS/UBER keystore, which occurs before an integrity check is performed. This flaw could potentially lead to memory corruption or exploitation, impacting applications relying on secure keystore operations. Organizations using affected versions of Bouncy Castle should prioritize remediation to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

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CVE
CVE-2026-12185
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.6
EPSS
0.23%
Java

Original NVD Description

In Bouncy Castle for Java before 1.85, BKS/UBER keystore allocates from untrusted lengths before integrity check. This issue also affects Bouncy Castle for Java LTS before 2.73.12.

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