CVE-2026-3119: Authenticated query containing a TKEY record may cause named to terminate unexpectedly

Published Mar 25, 2026
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Updated

Authenticated query containing a TKEY record may cause named to terminate unexpectedly

Other sources

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.

NVD

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
ISC BIND 9>=9.20.0<=9.20.20, >=9.21.0<=9.21.19, >=9.20.9-S1<=9.20.20-S1
Microsoft azl3 bind 9.20.18-1
ISC BIND>=9.20.0<9.20.21
ISC BIND>=9.21.0<9.21.20

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to the patched release most closely related to your current version of BIND 9: 9.20.21, 9.21.20, or 9.20.21-S1.

Event History

Mar 25, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:31 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 29, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:01 AM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-3119?

CVE-2026-3119 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause named to terminate unexpectedly.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-3119?

To fix CVE-2026-3119, you should upgrade to BIND 9 version 9.20.21 or version 9.21.20.

3

Which versions of BIND 9 are affected by CVE-2026-3119?

CVE-2026-3119 affects BIND 9 versions 9.20.0 to 9.20.20, and 9.21.0 to 9.21.19.

4

What causes CVE-2026-3119 to occur?

CVE-2026-3119 occurs when processing a signed query containing a TKEY record under specific conditions.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2026-3119?

There is no known workaround for CVE-2026-3119; patching to the latest version is recommended.

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