Technitium DNS Server Excessive DNSSEC Requests Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A vulnerability in Technitium DNS Server prior to version 15.0 allows an attacker in control of a domain to induce the server to make excessive DNSSEC-related requests. This behavior can lead to increased network traffic, as the server aggressively attempts to retrieve missing RRSIG records or resolve discrepancies in DNSKEY records.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability causes a denial-of-service condition by generating excessive network traffic.

Added: May 19, 2026, 3:20 PM
Updated: May 19, 2026, 3:20 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
3.1
impact
0.6
exploitability
6.6
remediation
7.7
relevance
8.8
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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