CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2026-0264

A buffer overflow vulnerability in the DNS proxy and DNS Server features of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® Software allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to cause a denial of service (DoS...

Vulnerability Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability in the DNS proxy and DNS Server features of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® Software allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition (all PAN-OS platforms except Cloud NGFW and Prisma Access) or potentially execute arbitrary code by sending specially crafted network traffic (PA-Series hardware only). Panorama, Cloud NGFW, and Prisma® Access are not impacted by this vulnerability.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
PaloaltonetworksPan-Os< 10.2.7
SiemensRuggedcom Ape1808 Firmware-
SiemensRuggedcom Ape1808-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-0264?

CVE-2026-0264 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). A buffer overflow vulnerability in the DNS proxy and DNS Server features of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® Software allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to cause a denial of service (DoS...

How severe is CVE-2026-0264?

CVE-2026-0264 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-0264?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os, Siemens Ruggedcom Ape1808 Firmware, Siemens Ruggedcom Ape1808.