LOW
CVE-2016-1000346
CWE-320Published: June 4, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
3.7
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
In the Bouncy Castle JCE Provider version 1.55 and earlier the other party DH public key is not fully validated. This can cause issues as invalid keys can be used to reveal details about the other party's private key where static Diffie-Hellman is in use. As of release 1.56 the key parameters are checked on agreement calculation.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-1000346 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (14)
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00009.htmlThird Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00009.htmlThird Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2016-1000346
CVSS Score3.7 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-320
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 4, 2018
Related CVEs (CWE-320)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-1000346 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.