CVE-2026-3119 Details
Description
Under certain conditions, `named` may crash when processing a correctly signed query containing a TKEY record. The affected code can only be reached if an incoming request has a valid transaction signature (TSIG) from a key declared in the `named` configuration. 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 denial-of-service vulnerability has been identified in BIND 9's DNS server implementation. Under certain conditions, the 'named' process may crash while handling a properly signed query that includes a TKEY record. This issue arises only when the incoming request contains a valid transaction signature (TSIG) from a key specified in the 'named' configuration. The vulnerability 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. In contrast, BIND 9 versions 9.18.0 through 9.18.46 and 9.18.11-S1 through 9.18.46-S1 are not affected.
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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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://downloads.isc.org/isc/bind9/9.20.21 | [email protected] | Patch |
| https://downloads.isc.org/isc/bind9/9.21.20 | [email protected] | Patch |
| https://kb.isc.org/docs/cve-2026-3119 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-617 | Reachable Assertion | [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
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| 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] |