CVE-2026-103604: Inefficient algorithmic complexity in X.509 distinguished name string conversion (X509Name.ToString and IetfUt

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-103604?

bc-csharp: upgrade to 2.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-103604 being exploited?

CVE-2026-103604 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-103604 affect?

CVE-2026-103604 affects bc-csharp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Inefficient algorithmic complexity in X.509 distinguished name string conversion (X509Name.ToString and IetfUtilities.ValueToString) in Legion of the Bouncy Castle Inc. bc-csharp before 2.7.0 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to caus

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-103604?

Priority 37/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-103604 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting bc-csharp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Inefficient algorithmic complexity in X.509 distinguished name string conversion (X509Name.ToString and IetfUtilities.ValueToString) in Legion of the Bouncy Castle Inc. bc-csharp before 2.7.0 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to cause a denial of service through CPU exhaustion via a certificate, CRL, certification request or other structure whose name contains a long attribute value made up of characters that must be escaped, such as comma

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 77%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-407
Published	2026-10-02
Last modified	2026-10-28

Publisher (CNA): bcorg · Vendor: bouncycastle

Last updated 2026-10-28 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-10-02 08:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-28 13:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bouncycastle bc-csharp UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.7.0

Fixed in: 2.7.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bc-csharp || rpm -q bc-csharp || bc-csharp --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade bc-csharp

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade bc-csharp

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-103604?

bc-csharp: upgrade to 2.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-103604 being exploited?

CVE-2026-103604 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-103604 affect?

CVE-2026-103604 affects bc-csharp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Inefficient algorithmic complexity in X.509 distinguished name string conversion (X509Name.ToString and IetfUtilities.ValueToString) in Legion of the Bouncy Castle Inc. bc-csharp before 2.7.0 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to caus

How urgent is CVE-2026-103604?

Priority 37/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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