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CVE-2026-14682: In Bouncy Castle for Java before 1.85, Possible OOM from unbounded up-front allocation on a definite-length re

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CVE-2026-14682 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting bc-java, bctls-fips, bouncy castle for java lts. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Bouncy Castle for Java before 1.85, Possible OOM from unbounded up-front allocation on a definite-length read. This issue also affects Bouncy Castle for Java LTS before 2.73.12, and Bouncy Castle for Java FIPS (BC-FJA) before bc-fips 1.0.2.7 (1.0.X series), 2.0.2 (2.0.X series) and 2.1.3 (2.1.X series), and before bctls-fips 1.0.24.

Why this priority

  • High severity
  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score7.5 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-789
Published2026-08-03
Last modified2026-08-28
Publisher (CNA): bcorg · Vendor: bouncycastle

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Last updated 2026-08-28 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

bouncycastle bc-java UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.85
Fixed in: 1.85
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy bc-java || rpm -q bc-java || bc-java --version
2. UPGRADE to 1.85 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade bc-java
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade bc-java
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
bouncycastle bctls-fips UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.0.24
Fixed in: 1.0.24
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy bctls-fips || rpm -q bctls-fips || bctls-fips --version
2. UPGRADE to 1.0.24 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade bctls-fips
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade bctls-fips
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
bouncycastle bouncy castle for java lts UPGRADE
Affected: <= 2.73.11
Fixed in: newer than 2.73.11
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy bouncy-castle-for-java-lts || rpm -q bouncy-castle-for-java-lts || bouncy-castle-for-java-lts --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.73.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade bouncy-castle-for-java-lts
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade bouncy-castle-for-java-lts
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
bouncycastle fips java api UPGRADE
Affected: >= 1.0.0 and < 1.0.2.7 · >= 2.0.0 and < 2.0.2 · >= 2.1.0 and < 2.1.3
Fixed in: 1.0.2.7, 2.0.2, 2.1.3
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy fips-java-api || rpm -q fips-java-api || fips-java-api --version
2. UPGRADE to 1.0.2.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fips-java-api
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade fips-java-api
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison fips-java-api sudo apt install fips-java-api=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold fips-java-api
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list fips-java-api sudo dnf downgrade fips-java-api-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add fips-java-api
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-14682?

bc-java: upgrade to 1.85; bctls-fips: upgrade to 1.0.24; bouncy castle for java lts: upgrade to newer than 2.73.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-14682 being exploited?

CVE-2026-14682 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-2026-14682 affect?

CVE-2026-14682 affects bc-java, bctls-fips, bouncy castle for java lts. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). In Bouncy Castle for Java before 1.85, Possible OOM from unbounded up-front allocation on a definite-length read. This issue also affects Bouncy Castle for Java LTS before 2.73.12, and Bouncy Castle for Java FIPS (BC-FJA) before bc-fips 1.0

How urgent is CVE-2026-14682?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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