CVE-2026-94300: Concurrent GSS-TSIG messages corrupt memory

Published Oct 20, 2026
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Updated

Concurrent GSS-TSIG messages corrupt memory

Other sources

Replaying GSS-TSIG signed UDP messages can result in memory corruption in "named". An attacker who can capture a previously signed UDP message can replay it while the negotiated TSIG key is still valid. By also sending crafted queries to a zone the attacker controls, the attacker may potentially achieve remote code execution. This issue affects BIND 9 versions 9.11.0 through 9.18.50, 9.20.0 through 9.20.29, 9.21.0 through 9.21.26, 9.11.3-S1 through 9.18.50-S1, and 9.20.9-S1 through 9.20.29-S1.

— MITRE

Replaying GSS-TSIG signed UDP messages can result in memory corruption in "named". An attacker who can capture a previously signed UDP message can replay it while the negotiated TSIG key is still valid. By also sending crafted queries to a zone the attacker controls, the attacker may potentially achieve remote code execution.

— Red Hat

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Internet Systems Consortium BIND 9>=9.11.0<=9.18.50, >=9.20.0<=9.20.29, >=9.21.0<=9.21.26, >=9.11.3-S1<=9.18.50-S1, >=9.20.9-S1<=9.20.29-S1
ubuntu/bind9*
ubuntu/isc-dhcp*
ubuntu/bind9*
ubuntu/bind9-libs*
ubuntu/bind9<1:9.18.39-0ubuntu0.22.04.8
1:9.18.39-0ubuntu0.22.04.8
ubuntu/bind9-libs*
ubuntu/bind9<1:9.18.39-0ubuntu0.24.04.9
1:9.18.39-0ubuntu0.24.04.9
ubuntu/isc-dhcp*
ubuntu/bind9<1:9.20.24-1ubuntu3.1
1:9.20.24-1ubuntu3.1
ubuntu/bind9<1:9.20.24-1ubuntu0.5
1:9.20.24-1ubuntu0.5
ubuntu/isc-dhcp*

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1:9.18.39-0ubuntu0.22.04.8
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1:9.18.39-0ubuntu0.24.04.9
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1:9.20.24-1ubuntu3.1
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1:9.20.24-1ubuntu0.5
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade BIND 9 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.20.30
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade BIND 9 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.21.27
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade BIND 9 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.20.30-S1

Event History

Oct 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 21, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:45 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via OSV·01:21 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:21 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Oct 23, 2026
Exploit Published
via GitHub·07:27 AM
Oct 30, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:02 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which deployments should be prioritized for review?

Review BIND 9 servers running named in the listed affected version ranges, particularly where GSS-TSIG-signed UDP traffic is used. The affected ranges include 9.11.0 through 9.18.50, 9.20.0 through 9.20.29, 9.21.0 through 9.21.26, 9.11.3-S1 through 9.18.50-S1, and 9.20.9-S1 through 9.20.29-S1.

2

What capabilities does an attacker need?

The attacker must be able to capture a previously signed GSS-TSIG UDP message and replay it while its negotiated TSIG key remains valid. They must also be able to send crafted queries to a zone they control; no authenticated privileges or user interaction are indicated by the supplied metrics.

3

Which updated releases are identified in the supplied data?

The supplied references identify BIND 9.20.30 and 9.21.27, which are outside the affected 9.20 and 9.21 ranges. The data does not identify corresponding fixed releases for the affected 9.11 or 9.18 branches.

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