CVE-2026-10822: Key Record using PRIVATEDNS algorithm may lead to unexpected exit

Published Jul 22, 2026
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Updated

If BIND encounters a particular invalid data structure in a DNS record, it will accept the invalid data, and may subsequently abort and exit.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
ISC BIND 9>=9.18.0<=9.18.50, >=9.20.0<=9.20.24, >=9.21.0<=9.21.23, >=9.18.11-S1<=9.18.50-S1, >=9.20.9-S1<=9.20.24-S1
debian/bind9<=1:9.18.49-1~deb12u1, <=1:9.20.23-1~deb13u1
1:9.16.50-1~deb11u21:9.16.50-1~deb11u61:9.18.49-1~deb12u21:9.20.26-1~deb13u11:9.20.26-11:9.20.27-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/bind9 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:9.16.50-1~deb11u2Fixed in 1:9.16.50-1~deb11u6Fixed in 1:9.18.49-1~deb12u2Fixed in 1:9.20.26-1~deb13u1Fixed in 1:9.20.26-1Fixed in 1:9.20.27-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.20.26
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.21.24
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.20.26-S1

Event History

Jul 22, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:09 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Aug 19, 2026
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·02:27 PM
Description
Aug 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:27 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·02:28 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-10822?

The severity of CVE-2026-10822 is classified as medium, with a CVSS score of 6.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-10822?

To fix CVE-2026-10822, update your ISC BIND software to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-10822?

CVE-2026-10822 may cause BIND to abort and exit unexpectedly when processing certain invalid DNS records.

4

Which versions of ISC BIND are affected by CVE-2026-10822?

ISC BIND versions prior to the fixed releases announced after July 22, 2026, are vulnerable to CVE-2026-10822.

5

What conditions lead to CVE-2026-10822 being exploited?

CVE-2026-10822 can be exploited if BIND stores a DNS record for a key that specifies a PRIVATEDNS algorithm and encounters an invalid data structure.

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