In NLnet Labs Unbound 1.22.0 up to and including 1.25.1, when downstream DNS-over-QUIC (DoQ) is enabled, the first two
Affects unboundSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.5 High · fixed in 1.25.1-1ubuntu3.1 : patch unbound soon.
Data as of 11 Nov 2026, 12:40 UTC
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 1.25.1-1ubuntu3.1, 1.24.2-1ubuntu2.4
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 22 Jul 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 11 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade the Ubuntu unbound to 1.25.1-1ubuntu3.1 (package) or 1.24.2-1ubuntu2.4 (package).
Patches and advisories
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.10unboundpkg:deb/ubuntu/unbound?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSunboundpkg:deb/ubuntu/unbound?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Apply the official patches provided in versions 1.25.1-1ubuntu3.1 or 1.24.2-1ubuntu2.4 to remediate this issue. Since a fix is available, upgrading to these versions or later is the recommended mitigation. No other specific mitigations are indicated.
Description
NLnet Labs Unbound versions 1.22.0 through 1.25.1, when configured with downstream DNS-over-QUIC (DoQ) enabled, contain a vulnerability where the first two bidirectional QUIC streams bypass the per-stream 'quic-size' limit. This allows a remote client to cause excessive memory allocation by sending large declared length prefixes and holding streams open, leading to denial of service. The issue requires Unbound to be compiled with DoQ support and the 'quic-port' configured. Fixed versions are available.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-32665 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-32665 (opens in a new tab)
- community.nlnetlabs.nl/t/unbound-1-25-2-released/3430 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8946-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8946-2 (opens in a new tab)