# CVE-2026-12246: nsd: NSD version 4.14.0 introduced a bug where a specially crafted APL RR, with an adflength larger than permitted for the...

CVE-2026-12246 is fixed in nsd on 1 platform, first by nsd 4.14.0-1ubuntu0.1~esm1, released June 24, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-12246
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 8.1 (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0044
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jun 24, 2026

## Description

NSD version 4.14.0 introduced a bug where a specially crafted APL RR, with an adflength larger than permitted for the address family will overwrite the stack when the zone is written to disk, with a maximum of 111 attacker controlled bytes.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | nsd Debian 14 | 4.14.3-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-12246](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-12246.md) | Jun 28, 2026 |
| Linux | nsd Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 4.1.17-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [nsd 4.1.17-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-nsd-4.1.17-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Linux | nsd Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 4.1.26-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [nsd 4.1.26-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-nsd-4.1.26-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Linux | nsd Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 4.3.9-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [nsd 4.3.9-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-nsd-4.3.9-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Linux | nsd Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 4.8.0-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [nsd 4.8.0-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-nsd-4.8.0-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Linux | nsd Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS (resolute) | 4.14.0-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [nsd 4.14.0-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-resolute-nsd-4.14.0-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Linux | nsd opensuse-leap 16.0 | 4.14.3-bp160.1.1 | [OPENSUSE-SU-2026:21502-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/opensuse-su-2026-21502-1.md) | Jul 29, 2026 |

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