CVE-2026-80274

Validating resolver can abort while caching a mismatched NOQNAME proof

HIGH
7.5
CVSS Score
Published: September 16, 2026 at 02:07 PM UTC
Updated: September 17, 2026 at 06:17 PM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorBIND

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Severity
HIGH7.5
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.6%
SSVC
No known exploit

Description

If a BIND resolver sends a query for a DNSSEC-signed authoritative zone, and the authoritative server replies with a valid wildcard answer and signed NSEC3 proof, followed by an unsigned NSEC at the same owner name, it will trigger an unexpected program exit. This issue affects BIND 9 versions 9.11.0 through 9.18.50, 9.20.0 through 9.20.27, 9.21.0 through 9.21.25, 9.11.3-S1 through 9.18.50-S1, and 9.20.9-S1 through 9.20.27-S1.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

9.11.0 ≤ v ≤ 9.18.509.11.3-S1 ≤ v ≤ 9.18.50-S19.20.0 ≤ v ≤ 9.20.279.20.9-S1 ≤ v ≤ 9.20.27-S19.21.0 ≤ v ≤ 9.21.259.11.09.11.3-S19.20.09.20.9-S19.21.0

Remediation

No guide yet

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References (3)

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCNo known exploitAutomatablePartial impact

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CVSS

7.5HIGHisc
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusAWAITING ANALYSIS
CWE
CWE-617

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