# CVE-2026-123592: rust-hickory-net: The hickory-net crate in Hickory DNS 0.26.0-beta.1 before 0.26.2 allows DNSSEC validation bypass because Name's Hash...

CVE-2026-123592 is fixed in rust-hickory-net on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-123592 (version 0.26.3-1), released November 9, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-123592
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.9 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0028
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Nov 8, 2026

## Description

The hickory-net crate in Hickory DNS 0.26.0-beta.1 before 0.26.2 allows DNSSEC validation bypass because Name's Hash ignores label lengths and ValidationCacheKey compares only that hash. An attacker controlling an unsigned delegation whose name differs from a signed target only in dot positions can prime an Insecure verdict, causing forged answers for the target to skip signature verification instead of returning SERVFAIL.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | rust-hickory-net Debian 14 | 0.26.3-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-123592](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-123592.md) | Nov 9, 2026 |

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