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HIGH

CVE-2025-13878

CVSS v3

7.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

9.2 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

Malformed BRID/HHIT records can cause `named` to terminate unexpectedly. This issue affects BIND 9 versions 9.18.40 through 9.18.43, 9.20.13 through 9.20.17, 9.21.12 through 9.21.16, 9.18.40-S1 through 9.18.43-S1, and 9.20.13-S1 through 9.20.17-S1.

Technical details

Published
2026-01-21
Last Modified
2026-04-14

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-13878?

Malformed BRID/HHIT records can cause `named` to terminate unexpectedly. This issue affects BIND 9 versions 9.18.40 through 9.18.43, 9.20.13 through 9.20.17, 9.21.12 through 9.21.16, 9.18.40-S1 through 9.18.43-S1, and 9.20.13-S1 through 9.20.17-S1.

Is CVE-2025-13878 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2025-13878 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 9.2% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-13878?

CVE-2025-13878 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).

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