CVE-2026-11331 Details
Description
An attacker who knows (or guesses) that a resolver uses RPZ with wildcard CNAME policies can craft query names long enough to trigger a NAMETOOLONG error condition during RPZ processing. This is not handled correctly and may lead to defeating the RPZ rule. It also may lead to an unexpected exit of the BIND 9 software. This issue affects BIND 9 versions 9.16.0 through 9.18.50, 9.20.0 through 9.20.24, 9.21.0 through 9.21.23, 9.16.8-S1 through 9.18.50-S1, and 9.20.9-S1 through 9.20.24-S1.
A vulnerability in BIND 9's handling of Response Policy Zone (RPZ) rules with wildcard CNAME policies can be exploited by an attacker. By crafting query names that are long enough to trigger a NAMETOOLONG error during RPZ processing, the attacker can bypass the intended RPZ rule. This issue also has the potential to cause the BIND 9 software to exit unexpectedly. The vulnerability affects BIND 9 versions 9.16.0 prior to 9.18.50, 9.20.0 prior to 9.20.24, 9.21.0 prior to 9.21.23, 9.16.8-S1 prior to 9.18.50-S1, and 9.20.9-S1 prior to 9.20.24-S1.
Users can upgrade to BIND 9.20.26, BIND 9.21.24, or the BIND 9.20.26-S1 version for those using the Supported Preview Edition.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 22, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://downloads.isc.org/isc/bind9/9.20.26 | [email protected] | |
| https://downloads.isc.org/isc/bind9/9.21.24 | [email protected] | |
| https://kb.isc.org/docs/cve-2026-11331 | [email protected] |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-790 | Improper Filtering of Special Elements | [email protected] |
Affected Products
No affected product data is available for this CVE.
Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 22, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |