# CVE-2026-123574: rust-hickory-proto: The zone file parser in the hickory-proto crate of Hickory DNS 0.24.0 before 0.26.2 panics when a single token in a z...

CVE-2026-123574 is fixed in rust-hickory-proto on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-123574 (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-2026-123574
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a
- EPSS: 0.0034
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Nov 8, 2026

## Description

The zone file parser in the hickory-proto crate of Hickory DNS 0.24.0 before 0.26.2 panics when a single token in a zone file is 4096 bytes or longer. Attackers who can supply untrusted zone files to an application using the parser can trigger the panic to cause a denial of service.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | rust-hickory-proto Debian 14 | 0.26.3-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-123574](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-123574.md) | Nov 9, 2026 |

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