CVE-2026-3104 Details
Description
A specially crafted domain can be used to cause a memory leak in a BIND resolver simply by querying this domain. This issue affects BIND 9 versions 9.20.0 through 9.20.20, 9.21.0 through 9.21.19, and 9.20.9-S1 through 9.20.20-S1. BIND 9 versions 9.18.0 through 9.18.46 and 9.18.11-S1 through 9.18.46-S1 are NOT affected.
A memory leak vulnerability has been identified in BIND 9 resolvers, specifically in versions 9.20.0 through 9.20.20, 9.21.0 through 9.21.19, and 9.20.9-S1 through 9.20.20-S1. This vulnerability allows a specially crafted domain to cause a memory leak simply by being queried. The issue arises in the code that prepares DNSSEC proofs of non-existence, leading to unbounded growth of the resolver's memory usage. This can create an out-of-memory condition, causing the 'named' process to terminate unexpectedly, especially if a shutdown or reload is attempted.
Users can upgrade to BIND 9.20.21, 9.21.20, or 9.20.21-S1 to address this vulnerability.
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Mar 25, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-401 | Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime | [email protected] |
| CWE-772 | Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime | redhat-SADP |
| CWE-772 | Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| isc bind | >= 9.20.0, < 9.20.21 >= 9.21.0, < 9.21.20 |
CPE
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Change History
8 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Sep 1, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jul 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jun 30, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 21, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Mar 25, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |