Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.bouncycastle/bcprov-debug-lts8on

Q: What is CVE-2025-12194?

CVE-2025-12194 is a security vulnerability in Bouncy Castle involving Bouncy Castle Vulnerable to Uncontrolled Resource Consumption under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption.

Q: Which Bouncy Castle versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 2.1.2, 2.73.8 across affected packages: org.bouncycastle:bc-fips, org.bouncycastle:bcprov-debug-lts8on.

Q: What version fixes CVE-2025-12194?

Upgrading to 2.1.2, 2.73.8 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Q: Is bc-fips affected?

Yes, org.bouncycastle:bc-fips is affected in releases prior to 2.1.2. Upgrade your dependency to 2.1.2 or later.

Q: Is bcprov-debug-lts8on affected?

Yes, org.bouncycastle:bcprov-debug-lts8on is affected in releases prior to 2.73.8. Upgrade your dependency to 2.73.8 or later.

Q: What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-12194?

CVE-2025-12194 is classified under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.).

Q: How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-12194?

Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.bouncycastle'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.

PACKAGE

Advisory Identifier: GHSA-jv6h-4262-q663

Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-12194 is a MODERATE remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption) affecting Bouncy Castle libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves bouncy castle vulnerable to uncontrolled resource consumption. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.1.2, 2.73.8.

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Package Vulnerability Intelligence

pkg:maven/org.bouncycastle/bcprov-debug-lts8on

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.bouncycastle/bcprov-debug-lts8on. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID	CVE / NVD	Severity	Summary
GHSA-jv6h-4262-q663	CVE-2025-12194	MODERATE	Bouncy Castle Vulnerable to Uncontrolled Resource Consumption

CVE-2025-12194 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-12194

GHSA Identifier GHSA-jv6h-4262-q663

Severity MODERATE

CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A

CWE Classification CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption

Affected Product Bouncy Castle

Package Ecosystem Maven

Published Date 2025-10-25

Last Updated 2025-10-28

How to Fix CVE-2025-12194

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Bouncy Castle dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.bouncycastle:bc-fips fixed: 2.1.2

<dependency>
    <groupId>org.bouncycastle</groupId>
    <artifactId>bc-fips</artifactId>
    <version>2.1.2</version>
</dependency>

org.bouncycastle:bcprov-debug-lts8on fixed: 2.73.8

<dependency>
    <groupId>org.bouncycastle</groupId>
    <artifactId>bcprov-debug-lts8on</artifactId>
    <version>2.73.8</version>
</dependency>

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.bouncycastle

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2025-12194, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.bouncycastle

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Bouncy Castle in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.1.2), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.bouncycastle command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption, where the product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource. In Bouncy Castle, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability in Legion of the Bouncy Castle Inc. Bouncy Castle for Java FIPS bc-fips on All (API modules), Legion of the Bouncy Castle Inc. Bouncy Castle for Java LTS bcprov-lts8on on All (API modules) allows Excessive Allocation. This vulnerability is associated with program files core/src/main/jdk1.9/org/bouncycastle/crypto/fips/AESNativeCFB.Java, core/src/main/jdk1.9/org/bouncycastle/crypto/fips/AESNativeGCM.Java, core/src/main/jdk1.9/org/bouncycastle/crypto/fips/SHA256NativeDigest.Java, core/src/main/jdk1.9/org/bouncycastle/crypto/fips/AESNativeEngine.Java, core/src/main/jdk1.9/org/bouncycastle/crypto/fips/AESNativeCBC.Java, core/src/main/jdk1.9/org/bouncycastle/crypto/fips/AESNativeCTR.Java, core/src/main/jdk1.9/org/bouncycastle/crypto/engines/AESNativeCFB.Java, core/src/main/jdk1.9/org/bouncycastle/crypto/engines/AESNativeGCM.Java, core/src/main/jdk1.9/org/bouncycastle/crypto/engines/AESNativeEngine.Java, core/src/main/jdk1.9/org/bouncycastle/crypto/engines/AESNativeCBC.Java, core/src/main/jdk1.9/org/bouncycastle/crypto/engines/AESNativeGCMSIV.Java, core/src/main/jdk1.9/org/bouncycastle/crypto/engines/AESNativeCCM.Java, core/src/main/jdk1.9/org/bouncycastle/crypto/engines/AESNativeCTR.Java, core/src/main/jdk1.9/org/bouncycastle/crypto/digests/SHA256NativeDigest.Java, core/src/main/jdk1.9/org/bouncycastle/crypto/digests/SHA224NativeDigest.Java, core/src/main/jdk1.9/org/bouncycastle/crypto/digests/SHA3NativeDigest.Java, core/src/main/jdk1.9/org/bouncycastle/crypto/digests/SHAKENativeDigest.Java, core/src/main/jdk1.9/org/bouncycastle/crypto/digests/SHA512NativeDigest.Java, core/src/main/jdk1.9/org/bouncycastle/crypto/digests/SHA384NativeDigest.Java. This issue affects Bouncy Castle for Java FIPS: from 2.1.0 through 2.1.1; Bouncy Castle for Java LTS: from 2.73.0 through 2.73.7.

CVE-2025-12194 Affected Bouncy Castle Versions

2 component(s)

Fixed Versions:

2.1.22.73.8

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
org.bouncycastle:bc-fips maven/org.bouncycastle/bc-fips	Maven	≥ 2.1.0 < 2.1.2	2.1.2
org.bouncycastle:bcprov-debug-lts8on maven/org.bouncycastle/bcprov-debug-lts8on	Maven	≥ 2.73.0 < 2.73.8	2.73.8

References

NVD — CVE-2025-12194 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-12194

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT

https://github.com/bcgit/bc-lts-java/commit/2c9be6c64152ce48c6afc784c042a514be71ec71

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT

https://github.com/bcgit/bc-lts-java/commit/f2776feac0c30230f7a5ac34eb24f5019caf0324

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY

https://github.com/bcgit/bc-java/wiki/CVE%E2%80%902025%E2%80%9012194

Bouncy Castle Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/bcgit/bc-lts-java

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-12194?

CVE-2025-12194 is a security vulnerability in Bouncy Castle involving Bouncy Castle Vulnerable to Uncontrolled Resource Consumption under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption.

Which Bouncy Castle versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 2.1.2, 2.73.8 across affected packages: org.bouncycastle:bc-fips, org.bouncycastle:bcprov-debug-lts8on.

What version fixes CVE-2025-12194?

Upgrading to 2.1.2, 2.73.8 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Is bc-fips affected?

Yes, org.bouncycastle:bc-fips is affected in releases prior to 2.1.2. Upgrade your dependency to 2.1.2 or later.

Is bcprov-debug-lts8on affected?

Yes, org.bouncycastle:bcprov-debug-lts8on is affected in releases prior to 2.73.8. Upgrade your dependency to 2.73.8 or later.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-12194?

CVE-2025-12194 is classified under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.).

How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-12194?

Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.bouncycastle'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.

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CVSS V4

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Integrity N/A

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Vector String

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Advisory Metadata

Source ID: GHSA-jv6h-4262-q663
Schema Version: 1.4.0
Published: 2025-10-25 00:30
Last Modified: 2025-10-28 17:48
Database Record File: advisories/github-reviewed/2025/10/GHSA-jv6h-4262-q663/GHSA-jv6h-4262-q663.json