CVE-2026-3039

Name: CVE-2026-3039
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-05-20T13:16:23.647+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-3039 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. BIND servers that are configured to use TKEY-based authentication via GSS-API tokens are vulnerable to excessive memory consumption when receiving and processing maliciously-constructed packets. Typically these servers will be found in Active Directory integrated DNS deployments and/or Kerberos-secured DNS environments. This issue affects BIND 9 versions 9.0.0 through 9.16.50, 9.18.0 through 9.18.48, 9.20.0 through 9.20.22, 9.21.0 through 9.21.21, 9.9.3-S1 through 9.16.50-S1, 9.18.11-S1 through 9.18.48-S1, and 9.20.9-S1 through 9.20.22-S1.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

BIND servers that are configured to use TKEY-based authentication via GSS-API tokens are vulnerable to excessive memory consumption when receiving and processing maliciously-constructed packets. Typically these servers will be found in Active Directory integrated DNS deployments and/or Kerberos-secured DNS environments. This issue affects BIND 9 versions 9.0.0 through 9.16.50, 9.18.0 through 9.18.48, 9.20.0 through 9.20.22, 9.21.0 through 9.21.21, 9.9.3-S1 through 9.16.50-S1, 9.18.11-S1 through 9.18.48-S1, and 9.20.9-S1 through 9.20.22-S1.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.56%

42.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-771

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Isc	Bind	>= 9.0.0, <= 9.16.50
Isc	Bind	>= 9.18.0, < 9.18.49
Isc	Bind	>= 9.20.0, < 9.20.23
Isc	Bind	>= 9.21.0, < 9.21.22

References

https://downloads.isc.org/isc/bind9/9.18.49Patch
https://downloads.isc.org/isc/bind9/9.20.23Patch
https://downloads.isc.org/isc/bind9/9.21.22Patch
https://kb.isc.org/docs/cve-2026-3039Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 20, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-3039?

How severe is CVE-2026-3039?

CVE-2026-3039 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-3039?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2026-3039?

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Source: NVD / NIST