CVE-2026-3591

A stack use-after-return flaw in SIG(0) handling code may enable ACL bypass

Published Mar 25, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 5.4 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A use-after-return vulnerability exists in the `named` server when handling DNS queries signed with SIG(0). Using a specially-crafted DNS request, an attacker may be able to cause an ACL to improperly (mis)match an IP address. In a default-allow ACL (denying only specific IP addresses), this may lead to unauthorized access. Default-deny ACLs should fail-secure.
This issue affects BIND 9 versions 9.20.0 through 9.20.20, 9.21.0 through 9.21.19, and 9.20.9-S1 through 9.20.20-S1.
BIND 9 versions 9.18.0 through 9.18.46 and 9.18.11-S1 through 9.18.46-S1 are NOT affected.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Upgrade to the patched release most closely related to your current version of BIND 9: 9.20.21, 9.21.20, or 9.20.21-S1.


Vendor Workaround

No workarounds known.

Tracking

Sign in to view the affected projects.

Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6181-1 bind9 security update
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-8124-1 Bind vulnerabilities
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:isc:bind:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A use-after-return vulnerability exists in the `named` server when handling DNS queries signed with SIG(0). Using a specially-crafted DNS request, an attacker may be able to cause an ACL to improperly (mis)match an IP address. In a default-allow ACL (denying only specific IP addresses), this may lead to unauthorized access. Default-deny ACLs should fail-secure. This issue affects BIND 9 versions 9.20.0 through 9.20.20, 9.21.0 through 9.21.19, and 9.20.9-S1 through 9.20.20-S1. BIND 9 versions 9.18.0 through 9.18.46 and 9.18.11-S1 through 9.18.46-S1 are NOT affected.
Title A stack use-after-return flaw in SIG(0) handling code may enable ACL bypass
First Time appeared Isc
Isc bind
Weaknesses CWE-305
CWE-562
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:isc:bind:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Isc
Isc bind
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
isc
Published
Updated
Mar 25, 2026, 2:13 PM
Reserved
Mar 5, 2026, 12:50 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Mar 25, 2026, 2:16 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 10:43 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Mar 25, 2026, 1:34 PM