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CVE-2026-77692

HIGH · CVSS 7.5 EPSS 6.56%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-09-16 · Last synced 2026-10-13

CyberRota Analysis

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BIND 9 versions 9.20.0 to 9.20.27, 9.21.0 to 9.21.25, and 9.20.9-S1 to 9.20.27-S1 are vulnerable to an attacker-induced crash of the `named` service via a malformed DNS-over-HTTPS request containing an invalid SIG(0) record. This vulnerability can lead to service disruption, making it critical for organizations using affected BIND versions to prioritize patching to maintain DNS reliability and security. Network administrators and security teams should act promptly to mitigate potential denial-of-service risks.

CVE
CVE-2026-77692
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.5
EPSS
6.56%

Original NVD Description

An attacker can cause `named` to abort by sending a crafted DNS-over-HTTPS request with a cryptographically invalid SIG(0) record, and then closing the transport connection prematurely. This issue affects BIND 9 versions 9.20.0 through 9.20.27, 9.21.0 through 9.21.25, and 9.20.9-S1 through 9.20.27-S1.