BIND 9 Flaw Lets Attackers Crash Servers With Malicious DNS Records

Gbhackers •Varshini • January 22, 2026

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BIND 9 Vulnerability Allows Remote DNS Server Crashes via Malicious Records A high-severity vulnerability in BIND 9, tracked as CVE-2025-13878, allows remote attackers to crash DNS servers by sending specially crafted malformed DNS records. This flaw affects the widely used DNS server software, potentially disrupting critical internet infrastructure and services. The vulnerability is linked to the handling of malformed BRID and HHIT records. 3 sources 31

BIND 9 Flaw Lets Attackers Crash Servers With Malicious DNS Records

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