CVE-2025-11411: Possible domain hijacking via promiscuous records in the authority section

Published Oct 22, 2025
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Updated

NLnet Labs Unbound up to and including version 1.24.1 is vulnerable to possible domain hijack attacks. Promiscuous NS RRSets that complement positive DNS replies in the authority section can be used to trick resolvers to update their delegation information for the zone. Usually these RRSets are used to update the resolver's knowledge of the zone's name servers. A malicious actor can exploit the possible poisonous effect by injecting NS RRSets (and possibly their respective address records) in a reply. This could be done for example by trying to spoof a packet or fragmentation attacks. Unbound would then proceed to update the NS RRSet data it already has since the new data has enough trust for it, i.e., in-zone data for the delegation point. Unbound 1.24.1 includes a fix that scrubs unsolicited NS RRSets (and their respective address records) from replies mitigating the possible poison effect. Unbound 1.24.2 includes an additional fix that scrubs unsolicited NS RRSets (and their respective address records) from YXDOMAIN and non-referral nodata replies, further mitigating the possible poison effect.

Other sources

Possible domain hijacking via promiscuous records in the authority section

Microsoft

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Nlnet Labs Unbound<=1.24.0
Microsoft azl3 unbound 1.19.1-4
Microsoft cbl2 unbound 1.19.1-3
Microsoft cbl2 unbound 1.19.1-3
Microsoft azl3 unbound 1.19.1-4
Microsoft cbl2 unbound 1.19.1-4
Microsoft azl3 unbound 1.19.1-5
IBM API Connect V12 OnPrem<=All

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade NLnet Labs Unbound to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.24.2

Event History

Oct 22, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:28 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Oct 24, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·01:01 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·01:01 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Jul 7, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-11411?

CVE-2025-11411 has been assigned a critical severity level due to its potential for allowing domain hijacking attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-11411?

To mitigate CVE-2025-11411, upgrade Unbound to version 1.24.1 or later.

3

What types of attacks can CVE-2025-11411 lead to?

CVE-2025-11411 can lead to domain hijack attacks by enabling attackers to manipulate resolver delegation information.

4

Which versions of Unbound are vulnerable to CVE-2025-11411?

Unbound versions up to and including 1.24.0 are vulnerable to CVE-2025-11411.

5

Is there a workaround available for CVE-2025-11411?

There are no publicly documented workarounds for CVE-2025-11411; upgrading to a patched version is recommended.

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