CVE-2015-0886

CVE-2015-0886 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mindrot Jbcrypt with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-190.

Key facts

Description

Integer overflow in the crypt_raw method in the key-stretching implementation in jBCrypt before 0.4 makes it easier for remote attackers to determine cleartext values of password hashes via a brute-force attack against hashes associated with the maximum exponent.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0886?
Integer overflow in the crypt_raw method in the key-stretching implementation in jBCrypt before 0.4 makes it easier for remote attackers to determine cleartext values of password hashes via a brute-force attack against hashes associated with the maximum exponent.
How severe is CVE-2015-0886?
CVE-2015-0886 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-0886 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0886?
CVE-2015-0886 primarily affects Mindrot Jbcrypt. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0886?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-0886 published?
CVE-2015-0886 was published on 2015-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

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