NLnet Labs Unbound 1.22.0 up to and including 1.26.1, has a use-after-free vulnerability when compiled for
Affects unboundSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.5 Medium.
Data as of 7 Nov 2026, 23:24 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 27% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:LExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 16 Sep 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 8 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.10unboundpkg:deb/ubuntu/unbound?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSunboundpkg:deb/ubuntu/unbound?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSunboundpkg:deb/ubuntu/unbound?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSunboundpkg:deb/ubuntu/unbound?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTSunboundpkg:deb/ubuntu/unbound?arch=source&distro=esm-infra/focalOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTSunboundpkg:deb/ubuntu/unbound?arch=source&distro=esm-infra/bionicOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Until a fix is available, disabling DNS-over-QUIC support or avoiding compilation with '--with-libngtcp2' may mitigate exposure.
Description
NLnet Labs Unbound versions 1.22.0 through 1.26.1 have a use-after-free vulnerability when compiled with DNS-over-QUIC support using '--with-libngtcp2'. This vulnerability occurs because the retransmission buffer in ngtcp2 holds pointers to freed memory after a client RESET_STREAM, potentially leading to server crashes. The vulnerability can be triggered by a malicious actor sending specific DoQ queries without requiring privileges. The CVSS score is 6.5, indicating medium severity.