PT-2019-5681

CVE-2019-3740

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Published

2019-09-18

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Updated

2026-10-08

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CVSS 2.0
7.8
High
MetricsAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions RSA BSAFE Crypto-J versions prior to 6.2.5
Description The issue is related to errors in the use of cryptography, specifically during DSA key generation, which can lead to information exposure through timing discrepancy. A malicious remote attacker could potentially exploit this to recover DSA keys. The vulnerability can be exploited by a remote attacker using specially crafted HTTPS requests, potentially allowing unauthorized access to information.
Recommendations For RSA BSAFE Crypto-J versions prior to 6.2.5, update to version 6.2.5 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the DSA key generation functionality until a patch is available. Avoid using the affected cryptography component for sensitive operations until the issue is resolved.
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