CVE-2016-1000341
CWE-361Published: June 4, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
In the Bouncy Castle JCE Provider version 1.55 and earlier DSA signature generation is vulnerable to timing attack. Where timings can be closely observed for the generation of signatures, the lack of blinding in 1.55, or earlier, may allow an attacker to gain information about the signature's k value and ultimately the private value as well.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-1000341 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 5.9.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-1000341 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts