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                "text": "The Netherlands Cyber Security Center (henceforth: NCSC-NL) maintains this portal to enhance access to its information and vulnerabilities. The use of this information is subject to the following terms and conditions:\n\nThe vulnerabilities disclosed in this portal are gathered by NCSC-NL from a variety of open sources, which the user can retrieve from other platforms. NCSC-NL makes every reasonable effort to ensure that the content of this portal is kept up to date, and that it is accurate and complete. Nevertheless, NCSC-NL cannot entirely rule out the possibility of errors, and therefore cannot give any warranty in respect of its completeness, accuracy or real-time keeping up-to-date. NCSC-NL does not control nor guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness or completeness of information obtained from these external sources. The vulnerabilities disclosed in this portal are intended solely for the convenience of professional parties to take appropriate measures to manage the risks posed to the cybersecurity. No rights can be derived from the information provided therein.\n\nNCSC-NL and the Kingdom of the Netherlands assume no legal liability or responsibility for any damage resulting from either the use or inability of use of the vulnerabilities disclosed in this portal. This includes damage resulting from the inaccuracy of incompleteness of the information contained in it.\nThe information on this page is subject to Dutch law. All disputes related to or arising from the use of this portal regarding the disclosure of vulnerabilities will be submitted to the competent court in The Hague. This choice of means also applies to the court in summary proceedings."
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                    "text": "CoreDNS Loop Detection Denial of Service Vulnerability",
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                    "text": "CoreDNS is a DNS server that chains plugins. Prior to version 1.14.2, a denial of service vulnerability exists in CoreDNS's loop detection plugin that allows an attacker to crash the DNS server by sending specially crafted DNS queries. The vulnerability stems from the use of a predictable pseudo-random number generator (PRNG) for generating a secret query name, combined with a fatal error handler that terminates the entire process. This issue has been patched in version 1.14.2.",
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                    "text": "CoreDNS is a DNS server that chains plugins. Prior to version 1.14.2, a denial of service vulnerability exists in CoreDNS's loop detection plugin that allows an attacker to crash the DNS server by sending specially crafted DNS queries. The vulnerability stems from the use of a predictable pseudo-random number generator (PRNG) for generating a secret query name, combined with a fatal error handler that terminates the entire process. This issue has been patched in version 1.14.2.",
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                    "text": "## Executive Summary\n\nA Denial of Service vulnerability exists in CoreDNS's loop detection plugin that allows an attacker to crash the DNS server by sending specially crafted DNS queries. The vulnerability stems from the use of a predictable pseudo-random number generator (PRNG) for generating a secret query name, combined with a fatal error handler that terminates the entire process.\n\n---\n## Technical Details\n\n### Vulnerability Description\n\nThe CoreDNS `loop` plugin is designed to detect forwarding loops by performing a self-test during server startup. The plugin generates a random query name (`qname`) using Go's `math/rand` package and sends an HINFO query to itself. If the server receives multiple matching queries, it assumes a forwarding loop exists and terminates.\n\n**The vulnerability arises from two design flaws:**\n\n1. **Predictable PRNG Seed**: The random number generator is seeded with `time.Now().UnixNano()`, making the generated qname predictable if an attacker knows the approximate server start time.\n\n2. **Fatal Error Handler**: When the plugin detects what it believes is a loop (3+ matching HINFO queries), it calls `log.Fatalf()` which invokes `os.Exit(1)`, immediately terminating the process without cleanup or recovery.\n\n### Affected Code\n\n**File: `plugin/loop/setup.go`**\n```go\n// PRNG seeded with predictable timestamp\nvar r = rand.New(time.Now().UnixNano())\n\n// Qname generation using two consecutive PRNG calls\nfunc qname(zone string) string {\n    l1 := strconv.Itoa(r.Int())\n    l2 := strconv.Itoa(r.Int())\n    return dnsutil.Join(l1, l2, zone)\n}\n```\n\n**File: `plugin/loop/loop.go`**\n```go\nfunc (l *Loop) ServeDNS(ctx context.Context, w dns.ResponseWriter, r *dns.Msg) (int, error) {\n    // ... validation checks ...\n    \n    if state.Name() == l.qname {\n        l.inc()  // Increment counter\n    }\n\n    if l.seen() > 2 {\n        // FATAL: Terminates entire process\n        log.Fatalf(\"Loop (%s -> %s) detected for zone %q...\", ...)\n    }\n    \n    // ...\n}\n```\n\n**File: `plugin/pkg/log/log.go`**\n```go\nfunc Fatalf(format string, v ...any) {\n    logf(fatal, format, v...)\n    os.Exit(1)  // Immediate process termination\n}\n```\n\n### Exploitation Window\n\nThe loop plugin remains active during the following conditions:\n\n| Condition | Window Duration | Attack Feasibility |\n|-----------|-----------------|-------------------|\n| Healthy startup | 2 seconds | Requires precise timing |\n| Self-test failure (upstream unreachable) | 30 seconds | **HIGH** - Extended window |\n| Network degradation | Variable | Depends on retry behavior |\n\n### Attack Scenario\n\n**Primary Attack Vector: Network Degradation**\n\nWhen the upstream DNS server is unreachable (network partition, misconfiguration, outage), the loop plugin's self-test fails repeatedly. During this period:\n\n1. The loop plugin remains active for up to 30 seconds\n2. Each self-test attempt generates an HINFO query visible in CoreDNS logs\n3. An attacker with log access (shared Kubernetes cluster, centralized logging) can observe the qname\n4. The attacker sends 3 HINFO queries with the observed qname\n5. The server immediately crashes\n\n```\n┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐\n│                         ATTACK TIMELINE                                  │\n├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤\n│ T+0s     CoreDNS starts, PRNG seeded with UnixNano()                     │\n│ T+0.5s   Self-test HINFO query sent (visible in logs)                    │\n│ T+2s     Self-test fails (upstream timeout)                              │\n│ T+3s     Retry #1 - counter resets, qname unchanged                      │\n│ T+5s     Retry #2 - attacker observes qname in logs                      │\n│ T+5.1s   ATTACKER: Send HINFO #1 → counter = 1                           │\n│ T+5.2s   ATTACKER: Send HINFO #2 → counter = 2                           │\n│ T+5.3s   ATTACKER: Send HINFO #3 → counter = 3 → os.Exit(1)              │\n│ T+5.3s   SERVER CRASHES                                                  │\n└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘\n```\n\n---\n\n## Impact Assessment\n\n### Attack Requirements\n\n| Requirement | Notes |\n|-------------|-------|\n| Network Access | Must be able to send UDP packets to CoreDNS port |\n| Log Access | Required to observe the qname (common in shared clusters) |\n| Timing | Extended window during network degradation |\n| Authentication | None required |\n\n### Real-World Impact\n\nCoreDNS is the default DNS server for Kubernetes clusters. A successful attack would:\n\n1. **Disruption**: All DNS resolution fails within the cluster\n2. **Cascading Failures**: Services unable to discover each other\n3. **Restart Loop**: If attack persists, CoreDNS enters crash-restart cycle\n4. **Data Plane Impact**: Application-level failures across the cluster\n\n## References\n\n- CoreDNS GitHub: https://github.com/coredns/coredns\n- Loop Plugin Documentation: https://coredns.io/plugins/loop/\n- Go math/rand Documentation: https://pkg.go.dev/math/rand",
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                    "text": "## Executive Summary\n\nA Denial of Service vulnerability exists in CoreDNS's loop detection plugin that allows an attacker to crash the DNS server by sending specially crafted DNS queries. The vulnerability stems from the use of a predictable pseudo-random number generator (PRNG) for generating a secret query name, combined with a fatal error handler that terminates the entire process.\n\n---\n## Technical Details\n\n### Vulnerability Description\n\nThe CoreDNS `loop` plugin is designed to detect forwarding loops by performing a self-test during server startup. The plugin generates a random query name (`qname`) using Go's `math/rand` package and sends an HINFO query to itself. If the server receives multiple matching queries, it assumes a forwarding loop exists and terminates.\n\n**The vulnerability arises from two design flaws:**\n\n1. **Predictable PRNG Seed**: The random number generator is seeded with `time.Now().UnixNano()`, making the generated qname predictable if an attacker knows the approximate server start time.\n\n2. **Fatal Error Handler**: When the plugin detects what it believes is a loop (3+ matching HINFO queries), it calls `log.Fatalf()` which invokes `os.Exit(1)`, immediately terminating the process without cleanup or recovery.\n\n### Affected Code\n\n**File: `plugin/loop/setup.go`**\n```go\n// PRNG seeded with predictable timestamp\nvar r = rand.New(time.Now().UnixNano())\n\n// Qname generation using two consecutive PRNG calls\nfunc qname(zone string) string {\n    l1 := strconv.Itoa(r.Int())\n    l2 := strconv.Itoa(r.Int())\n    return dnsutil.Join(l1, l2, zone)\n}\n```\n\n**File: `plugin/loop/loop.go`**\n```go\nfunc (l *Loop) ServeDNS(ctx context.Context, w dns.ResponseWriter, r *dns.Msg) (int, error) {\n    // ... validation checks ...\n    \n    if state.Name() == l.qname {\n        l.inc()  // Increment counter\n    }\n\n    if l.seen() > 2 {\n        // FATAL: Terminates entire process\n        log.Fatalf(\"Loop (%s -> %s) detected for zone %q...\", ...)\n    }\n    \n    // ...\n}\n```\n\n**File: `plugin/pkg/log/log.go`**\n```go\nfunc Fatalf(format string, v ...any) {\n    logf(fatal, format, v...)\n    os.Exit(1)  // Immediate process termination\n}\n```\n\n### Exploitation Window\n\nThe loop plugin remains active during the following conditions:\n\n| Condition | Window Duration | Attack Feasibility |\n|-----------|-----------------|-------------------|\n| Healthy startup | 2 seconds | Requires precise timing |\n| Self-test failure (upstream unreachable) | 30 seconds | **HIGH** - Extended window |\n| Network degradation | Variable | Depends on retry behavior |\n\n### Attack Scenario\n\n**Primary Attack Vector: Network Degradation**\n\nWhen the upstream DNS server is unreachable (network partition, misconfiguration, outage), the loop plugin's self-test fails repeatedly. During this period:\n\n1. The loop plugin remains active for up to 30 seconds\n2. Each self-test attempt generates an HINFO query visible in CoreDNS logs\n3. An attacker with log access (shared Kubernetes cluster, centralized logging) can observe the qname\n4. The attacker sends 3 HINFO queries with the observed qname\n5. The server immediately crashes\n\n```\n┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐\n│                         ATTACK TIMELINE                                  │\n├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤\n│ T+0s     CoreDNS starts, PRNG seeded with UnixNano()                     │\n│ T+0.5s   Self-test HINFO query sent (visible in logs)                    │\n│ T+2s     Self-test fails (upstream timeout)                              │\n│ T+3s     Retry #1 - counter resets, qname unchanged                      │\n│ T+5s     Retry #2 - attacker observes qname in logs                      │\n│ T+5.1s   ATTACKER: Send HINFO #1 → counter = 1                           │\n│ T+5.2s   ATTACKER: Send HINFO #2 → counter = 2                           │\n│ T+5.3s   ATTACKER: Send HINFO #3 → counter = 3 → os.Exit(1)              │\n│ T+5.3s   SERVER CRASHES                                                  │\n└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘\n```\n\n---\n\n## Impact Assessment\n\n### Attack Requirements\n\n| Requirement | Notes |\n|-------------|-------|\n| Network Access | Must be able to send UDP packets to CoreDNS port |\n| Log Access | Required to observe the qname (common in shared clusters) |\n| Timing | Extended window during network degradation |\n| Authentication | None required |\n\n### Real-World Impact\n\nCoreDNS is the default DNS server for Kubernetes clusters. A successful attack would:\n\n1. **Disruption**: All DNS resolution fails within the cluster\n2. **Cascading Failures**: Services unable to discover each other\n3. **Restart Loop**: If attack persists, CoreDNS enters crash-restart cycle\n4. **Data Plane Impact**: Application-level failures across the cluster\n\n## References\n\n- CoreDNS GitHub: https://github.com/coredns/coredns\n- Loop Plugin Documentation: https://coredns.io/plugins/loop/\n- Go math/rand Documentation: https://pkg.go.dev/math/rand",
                    "title": "osv - https://www.googleapis.com/download/storage/v1/b/osv-vulnerabilities/o/Go%2FGHSA-h75p-j8xm-m278.json?alt=media"
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                    "category": "description",
                    "text": "No description is available for this CVE.",
                    "title": "redhat - https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-26018"
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                    "text": "## Executive Summary\n\nA Denial of Service vulnerability exists in CoreDNS's loop detection plugin that allows an attacker to crash the DNS server by sending specially crafted DNS queries. The vulnerability stems from the use of a predictable pseudo-random number generator (PRNG) for generating a secret query name, combined with a fatal error handler that terminates the entire process.\n\n---\n## Technical Details\n\n### Vulnerability Description\n\nThe CoreDNS `loop` plugin is designed to detect forwarding loops by performing a self-test during server startup. The plugin generates a random query name (`qname`) using Go's `math/rand` package and sends an HINFO query to itself. If the server receives multiple matching queries, it assumes a forwarding loop exists and terminates.\n\n**The vulnerability arises from two design flaws:**\n\n1. **Predictable PRNG Seed**: The random number generator is seeded with `time.Now().UnixNano()`, making the generated qname predictable if an attacker knows the approximate server start time.\n\n2. **Fatal Error Handler**: When the plugin detects what it believes is a loop (3+ matching HINFO queries), it calls `log.Fatalf()` which invokes `os.Exit(1)`, immediately terminating the process without cleanup or recovery.\n\n### Affected Code\n\n**File: `plugin/loop/setup.go`**\n```go\n// PRNG seeded with predictable timestamp\nvar r = rand.New(time.Now().UnixNano())\n\n// Qname generation using two consecutive PRNG calls\nfunc qname(zone string) string {\n    l1 := strconv.Itoa(r.Int())\n    l2 := strconv.Itoa(r.Int())\n    return dnsutil.Join(l1, l2, zone)\n}\n```\n\n**File: `plugin/loop/loop.go`**\n```go\nfunc (l *Loop) ServeDNS(ctx context.Context, w dns.ResponseWriter, r *dns.Msg) (int, error) {\n    // ... validation checks ...\n    \n    if state.Name() == l.qname {\n        l.inc()  // Increment counter\n    }\n\n    if l.seen() > 2 {\n        // FATAL: Terminates entire process\n        log.Fatalf(\"Loop (%s -> %s) detected for zone %q...\", ...)\n    }\n    \n    // ...\n}\n```\n\n**File: `plugin/pkg/log/log.go`**\n```go\nfunc Fatalf(format string, v ...any) {\n    logf(fatal, format, v...)\n    os.Exit(1)  // Immediate process termination\n}\n```\n\n### Exploitation Window\n\nThe loop plugin remains active during the following conditions:\n\n| Condition | Window Duration | Attack Feasibility |\n|-----------|-----------------|-------------------|\n| Healthy startup | 2 seconds | Requires precise timing |\n| Self-test failure (upstream unreachable) | 30 seconds | **HIGH** - Extended window |\n| Network degradation | Variable | Depends on retry behavior |\n\n### Attack Scenario\n\n**Primary Attack Vector: Network Degradation**\n\nWhen the upstream DNS server is unreachable (network partition, misconfiguration, outage), the loop plugin's self-test fails repeatedly. During this period:\n\n1. The loop plugin remains active for up to 30 seconds\n2. Each self-test attempt generates an HINFO query visible in CoreDNS logs\n3. An attacker with log access (shared Kubernetes cluster, centralized logging) can observe the qname\n4. The attacker sends 3 HINFO queries with the observed qname\n5. The server immediately crashes\n\n```\n┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐\n│                         ATTACK TIMELINE                                  │\n├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤\n│ T+0s     CoreDNS starts, PRNG seeded with UnixNano()                     │\n│ T+0.5s   Self-test HINFO query sent (visible in logs)                    │\n│ T+2s     Self-test fails (upstream timeout)                              │\n│ T+3s     Retry #1 - counter resets, qname unchanged                      │\n│ T+5s     Retry #2 - attacker observes qname in logs                      │\n│ T+5.1s   ATTACKER: Send HINFO #1 → counter = 1                           │\n│ T+5.2s   ATTACKER: Send HINFO #2 → counter = 2                           │\n│ T+5.3s   ATTACKER: Send HINFO #3 → counter = 3 → os.Exit(1)              │\n│ T+5.3s   SERVER CRASHES                                                  │\n└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘\n```\n\n---\n\n## Impact Assessment\n\n### Attack Requirements\n\n| Requirement | Notes |\n|-------------|-------|\n| Network Access | Must be able to send UDP packets to CoreDNS port |\n| Log Access | Required to observe the qname (common in shared clusters) |\n| Timing | Extended window during network degradation |\n| Authentication | None required |\n\n### Real-World Impact\n\nCoreDNS is the default DNS server for Kubernetes clusters. A successful attack would:\n\n1. **Disruption**: All DNS resolution fails within the cluster\n2. **Cascading Failures**: Services unable to discover each other\n3. **Restart Loop**: If attack persists, CoreDNS enters crash-restart cycle\n4. **Data Plane Impact**: Application-level failures across the cluster\n\n## References\n\n- CoreDNS GitHub: https://github.com/coredns/coredns\n- Loop Plugin Documentation: https://coredns.io/plugins/loop/\n- Go math/rand Documentation: https://pkg.go.dev/math/rand",
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                    "category": "description",
                    "text": "CoreDNS Loop Detection Denial of Service Vulnerability in github.com/coredns/coredns",
                    "title": "osv - https://www.googleapis.com/download/storage/v1/b/osv-vulnerabilities/o/Go%2FGO-2026-4635.json?alt=media"
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                    "category": "description",
                    "text": "CoreDNS is a DNS server that chains plugins. Prior to version 1.14.2, a denial of service vulnerability exists in CoreDNS's loop detection plugin that allows an attacker to crash the DNS server by sending specially crafted DNS queries. The vulnerability stems from the use of a predictable pseudo-random number generator (PRNG) for generating a secret query name, combined with a fatal error handler that terminates the entire process. This issue has been patched in version 1.14.2.",
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                    "category": "other",
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                    "title": "NCSC Score top increasing factors"
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                    "category": "other",
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                    "category": "external",
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                        "CSAFPID-3689925",
                        "CSAFPID-3689926",
                        "CSAFPID-3689927",
                        "CSAFPID-3689928",
                        "CSAFPID-3689929",
                        "CSAFPID-3689930",
                        "CSAFPID-3689931",
                        "CSAFPID-3689932",
                        "CSAFPID-3689933",
                        "CSAFPID-3689934",
                        "CSAFPID-3689935",
                        "CSAFPID-3689936",
                        "CSAFPID-3689937",
                        "CSAFPID-3689938",
                        "CSAFPID-3689939",
                        "CSAFPID-3689940",
                        "CSAFPID-3689941",
                        "CSAFPID-3689942",
                        "CSAFPID-5247946",
                        "CSAFPID-5351956",
                        "CSAFPID-5351957",
                        "CSAFPID-5351958",
                        "CSAFPID-5351959",
                        "CSAFPID-5501117",
                        "CSAFPID-5766733",
                        "CSAFPID-5766945",
                        "CSAFPID-5767826",
                        "CSAFPID-5772479",
                        "CSAFPID-5775799",
                        "CSAFPID-5826707",
                        "CSAFPID-5909263",
                        "CSAFPID-5909264"
                    ]
                }
            ],
            "title": "CVE-2026-26018"
        }
    ]
}