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HIGH

CVE-2026-19666

CVSS v3

7.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

0.6 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-28

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

On a resolver configured to use ``dns64``, if an applicable answer from the authoritative server is malformed in a specific way, the resolver `named` process will exit unexpectedly. This issue affects BIND 9 versions 9.11.0 through 9.18.50, 9.20.0 through 9.20.27, 9.21.0 through 9.21.25, 9.11.3-S1 through 9.18.50-S1, and 9.20.9-S1 through 9.20.27-S1.

Technical details

Published
2026-09-16
Last Modified
2026-09-16

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-19666?

On a resolver configured to use ``dns64``, if an applicable answer from the authoritative server is malformed in a specific way, the resolver `named` process will exit unexpectedly. This issue affects BIND 9 versions 9.11.0 through 9.18.50, 9.20.0 through 9.20.27, 9.21.0 through 9.21.25, 9.11.3-S1 through 9.18.50-S1, and 9.20.9-S1 through 9.20.27-S1.

Is CVE-2026-19666 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-19666 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 0.6% on 2026-09-28, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-19666?

CVE-2026-19666 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).

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