CVE-2026-3039 Details
Description
BIND servers that are configured to use TKEY-based authentication via GSS-API tokens are vulnerable to excessive memory consumption when receiving and processing maliciously-constructed packets. Typically these servers will be found in Active Directory integrated DNS deployments and/or Kerberos-secured DNS environments. This issue affects BIND 9 versions 9.0.0 through 9.16.50, 9.18.0 through 9.18.48, 9.20.0 through 9.20.22, 9.21.0 through 9.21.21, 9.9.3-S1 through 9.16.50-S1, 9.18.11-S1 through 9.18.48-S1, and 9.20.9-S1 through 9.20.22-S1.
A vulnerability exists in BIND 9 servers that use TKEY-based authentication with GSS-API tokens, leading to excessive memory consumption. This issue arises when the server receives and processes maliciously crafted packets. Affected servers are typically found in Active Directory integrated DNS deployments or Kerberos-secured DNS environments. The vulnerability is present in BIND 9 versions 9.0.0 prior to 9.16.50, 9.18.0 through 9.18.48, 9.20.0 through 9.20.22, 9.21.0 through 9.21.21, 9.9.3-S1 through 9.16.50-S1, 9.18.11-S1 through 9.18.48-S1, and 9.20.9-S1 through 9.20.22-S1.
Users can upgrade to BIND 9.18.49, 9.20.23, or 9.21.22. For BIND Supported Preview Edition, versions 9.18.49-S1, 9.20.23-S1 are available.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed May 20, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-770 | Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling | redhat-SADP |
| CWE-771 | Missing Reference to Active Allocated Resource | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| isc bind | >= 9.0.0, <= 9.16.50 >= 9.18.0, < 9.18.49 >= 9.20.0, < 9.20.23 >= 9.21.0, < 9.21.22 |
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Change History
15 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Sep 10, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Sep 1, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Aug 27, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Aug 27, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Aug 25, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Aug 20, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Aug 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jul 24, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jul 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jun 30, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| May 21, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 20, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |