K10105323 : Java Bouncy Castle vulnerability CVE-2015-7940

Security Advisory Description

The Bouncy Castle Java library before 1.51 does not validate a point is withing the elliptic curve, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain private keys via a series of crafted elliptic curve Diffie Hellman (ECDH) key exchanges, aka an “invalid curve attack.” (CVE-2015-7940)

Impact

This vulnerability allows unauthorized disclosure of information.