Bug 2510260 (CVE-2026-12803)

Summary: CVE-2026-12803 org.bouncycastle/bc-java: Bouncy Castle for Java: Authenticated Encryption Forgery Vulnerability
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A flaw was found in Bouncy Castle for Java. The cryptographic module responsible for authenticated encryption does not correctly link a unique random value (nonce) with the message authentication code when no additional authenticated data is provided. This oversight could allow an attacker to forge encrypted messages, potentially compromising the integrity of sensitive information.
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Description OSIDB Bzimport 2026-08-03 04:01:38 UTC
In Bouncy Castle for Java before 1.85, KCCMBlockCipher MAC does not bind nonce when AAD is absent (cross-nonce AEAD forgery). This issue also affects Bouncy Castle for Java LTS before 2.73.12.