CVE-2026-109363 Details
Description
ZcashFoundation Zebra 6.4.0 before 6.4.2 parses version 6 transactions carrying a pre-NU6.3 consensus branch ID, but the size computation during UnminedTx construction treats re-serialization of the Orchard bundle as infallible, so the resulting error trips an expect that aborts zebrad. Unauthenticated peers can send a single pre-handshake tx message to crash the node, and can repeat this after each restart.
A denial-of-service vulnerability has been identified in Zcash Foundation Zebra versions 6.4.0 prior to 6.4.2. The issue arises when the software processes version 6 transactions that include a pre-NU6.3 consensus branch ID. During the construction of 'UnminedTx' transactions, the application incorrectly assumes that re-serializing the Orchard bundle will always succeed. This flaw allows unauthenticated peers to send a single pre-handshake transaction message that crashes the node. The crash can be repeated after each restart, effectively keeping the node offline.
Users can upgrade to Zcash Foundation Zebra version 6.4.2, which addresses this vulnerability by rejecting malformed V6 transactions during deserialization. Instructions for downloading the latest version can be found on the Zcash Foundation Zebra GitHub Releases page.
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Assessed Oct 12, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 13, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-617 | Reachable Assertion | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| ZcashFoundation Zebra | >= 6.4.0, < 6.4.2 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 12, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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