CVE-2026-96888: A BIND resolver that is configured with both a "redirect" zone and "qname-minimization strict" may abort with

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HIGH 7.5REMOTE

CVE-2026-96888 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A BIND resolver that is configured with both a "redirect" zone and "qname-minimization strict" may abort with an assertion failure while processing the redirect. This issue affects BIND 9 versions 9.16.0 through 9.18.50, 9.20.0 through 9.20.29, 9.21.0 through 9.21.26, 9.16.8-S1 through 9.18.50-S1, and 9.20.9-S1 through 9.20.29-S1.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-476, CWE-617
Published	2026-10-21
Last modified	2026-10-22

Publisher (CNA): Internet Systems Consortium (ISC)

Last updated 2026-10-22 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Timeline

2026-10-21Published CVE record published
2026-10-22 17:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · kwin-zones · FIXED · 1.0.13-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-95888f332b · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-95888f332b

Fedora ELN · nginx-mod-brotli · FIXED · 1.0.0~rc-16.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-501a6a8273 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-501a6a8273

Ubuntu 20.04 · isc-dhcp · NOT AFFECTED

Ubuntu 22.04 · isc-dhcp · NOT AFFECTED

Debian 12 · bind9 · NO FIX YET

Debian 13 · bind9 · FIXED · 1:9.20.30-1~deb13u1

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade bind9 dpkg --compare-versions "$(dpkg-query -W -f='${Version}' bind9)" ge "1:9.20.30-1~deb13u1" && echo PATCHED || echo STILL-VULNERABLE

RHEL 10 · bind · NO FIX YET

RHEL 6 · bind · NO FIX YET

RHEL 7 · bind · NO FIX YET

RHEL 8 · bind · NO FIX YET

RHEL 8 · bind9.16 · NO FIX YET

Alpine 3.22 · bind · FIXED · bind-9.20.30-r0

apk add --upgrade bind apk info -v bind

Alpine 3.23 · bind · FIXED · bind-9.20.30-r0

apk add --upgrade bind apk info -v bind

Alpine 3.24 · bind · FIXED · bind-9.20.30-r0

apk add --upgrade bind apk info -v bind

Advisories and coverage

Official advisories

Canadian Cyber Centre: ISC BIND security advisory (AV26-1072) 2026-10-21

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-96888?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Is CVE-2026-96888 being exploited?

CVE-2026-96888 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-96888 affect?

CVE-2026-96888 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). A BIND resolver that is configured with both a "redirect" zone and "qname-minimization strict" may abort with an assertion failure while processing the redirect. This issue affects BIND 9 versions 9.16.0 through 9.18.50, 9.20.0 through 9.20

How urgent is CVE-2026-96888?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

BIND DNS vulnerabilities

References

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