VDB-385464 · CVE-2026-58060 · Nessus 331794

Legion of the Bouncy Castle BC Java/BC Java FIPS/BC Java LTS HSS allocation of resources

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Legion of the Bouncy Castle BC Java, BC Java FIPS and BC Java LTS. This affects an unknown part of the component HSS. The manipulation results in allocation of resources. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-58060. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Legion of the Bouncy Castle BC Java, BC Java FIPS and BC Java LTS (affected version not known). Affected is some unknown functionality of the component HSS. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a allocation of resources vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-770. The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated, in violation of the intended security policy for that actor. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

In Bouncy Castle for Java before 1.85, HSS public-key level count unbounded, enabling huge allocation on verify. This issue also affects Bouncy Castle for Java LTS before 2.73.12, and Bouncy Castle for Java FIPS (BC-FJA) before bc-fips 2.0.2 (2.0.X series) and 2.1.3 (2.1.X series).

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-58060 since 06/28/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 331794 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-58060), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (331794) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-2622). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

Open Source Bouncy Castle

Productinfo

Type

Programming Language Software

Vendor

Legion of the Bouncy Castle

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Allocation of resources
CWE: CWE-770 / CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 331794
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-58060

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

06/28/2026 CVE reserved
08/03/2026 +36 days Advisory disclosed
08/03/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/04/2026 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-58060 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-58060
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-385464
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-2622 - Bouncy Castle: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 08/03/2026 05:21
Updated: 08/04/2026 09:37
Changes: 08/03/2026 05:21 (53), 08/04/2026 01:01 (8), 08/04/2026 09:37 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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