CVE-2026-123575

Description

Hickory DNS before 0.26.2 contains a resource exhaustion vulnerability in its DNS-over-HTTPS HTTP/2 server that lacks sufficient timeouts or limits for incomplete request bodies. Remote attackers can open DoH connections, send incomplete request bodies, and hold connections open to exhaust server memory.

Overview

State: PUBLISHED
Assigner (CNA): VulnCheck
CVSS severity: HIGH
CVSS score: 8.7 / 10
CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Effective score: 8.7 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
CWE(s): CWE-770
Reserved: 2026-11-06
Published: 2026-11-08 01:38 UTC
Last updated: 2026-11-08 01:38 UTC
Source: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/123xxx/CVE-2026-123575.json
Linked Threat: CVE-2026-123575 — Hickory DNS before 0.26.2 DoH Memory Exhaustion via Incomplete Request Bodies

European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD

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EUVD ID: EUVD-2026-119334

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Affected products (1)

Vendor	Product	Versions	Platforms
hickory-dns	hickory-dns	`0` (affected), `0.26.2` (unaffected)	—

Vendor references (2)

References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.

GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-g5xf-qv55-wv37) vendor-advisory
VulnCheck Advisory: Hickory DNS before 0.26.2 DoH Memory Exhaustion via Incomplete Request Bodies third-party-advisory

MITRE references (2) cveawg.mitre.org

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GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-g5xf-qv55-wv37) vendor-advisory
VulnCheck Advisory: Hickory DNS before 0.26.2 DoH Memory Exhaustion via Incomplete Request Bodies third-party-advisory

Web references (0)

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Remediations (10)

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CISA Requires Federal Agencies to Patch Critical Vulnerabilities Within ...

web:cybersecuritynews.com

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 26-04, titled "Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk," compelling all Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies to remediate the most dangerous known exploited vulnerabilities within just three calendar days.

2026-11-08 10:23 UTC
CVE Vulnerabilities 2026: Critical Flaws & Fixes Hub

web:cyberupdates365.com

Track critical CVE vulnerabilities 2026 with verified enterprise patch guides. Fix zero-days across VMware, WordPress, Windows, and cloud infrastructure.

2026-11-08 10:23 UTC
CVE-2026-123575: hickory-dns · Unthrottled Resource Allocation

web:radar.offseq.com

CVE-2026-123575 is a resource exhaustion vulnerability in hickory-dns versions before 0.26.2. The DNS-over-HTTPS HTTP/2 server in affected versions lacks sufficient timeouts or limits on incomplete request bodies, allowing remote attackers to hold connections open and exhaust server memory.

2026-11-08 10:23 UTC
Cisco Meraki Security Hardening Release: October 2026

web:sec.cloudapps.cisco.com

As part of Cisco's ongoing commitment to proactive security and product quality, engineering teams conducted a comprehensive internal security review. This review resulted in software hardening releases that address multiple internally discovered vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities were found during internal testing and are not known to be actively exploited. To assist customers in patching ...

2026-11-08 10:23 UTC
Microsoft Patch Tracker (November 2026): Exploit-Ranked | Senserva

web:senserva.com

Every Microsoft security patch (KB) and the CVEs it fixes, with severity, CVSS, and CISA KEV status. Cross-linked to the CVE reference.

2026-11-08 10:23 UTC
What Is CVE Remediation in 2026? - aikido.dev

web:www.aikido.dev

CVE remediation is fixing known flaws in the software you run. Why upgrading often fails, what remediation actually involves, and how backporting fixes it.

2026-11-08 10:23 UTC
National Vulnerability Database | NIST

web:www.nist.gov

NIST maintains the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), a repository of information on software and hardware flaws that can compromise computer security. This is a key piece of the nation's cybersecurity infrastructure.

2026-11-08 10:23 UTC
The 8 Best Automated Vulnerability Remediation Tools in 2026

web:www.openhands.dev

Compare 8 automated vulnerability remediation tools for 2026 on fixes, prioritization, integrations, and deployment control.

2026-11-08 10:23 UTC
Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2026

web:www.oracle.com

This Critical Patch Update contains 1295 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that a My Oracle Support (MOS) note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at October 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.

2026-11-08 10:23 UTC
Oracle Critical Security Patch Update Advisory - September 2026

web:www.oracle.com

Prior Critical Patch Update and Critical Security Patch Update advisories should be reviewed for information regarding earlier published security patches. Refer to Critical Patch Updates, Critical Security Patch Updates, Security Alerts and Bulletins for information about Oracle Security advisories.

2026-11-08 10:23 UTC

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Raw JSON

The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2026-123575.json.

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