BIND has announced the release of maintenance versions 9.18.38, 9.20.11, and 9.21.10, which are now available for download as of July 2025. These updates include important bug fixes, feature enhancements, and security vulnerability patches. Users can access these releases from the ISC software download page.
The currently supported stable branches are:
- 9.18.38: [Release Notes](https://downloads.isc.org/isc/bind9/9.18.38/doc/arm/html/notes.html)
- 9.20.11: [Release Notes](https://downloads.isc.org/isc/bind9/9.20.11/doc/arm/html/notes.html)
Additionally, the experimental development branch is 9.21.10, which can be reviewed through its release notes: [Release Notes](https://downloads.isc.org/isc/bind9/9.21.10/doc/arm/html/notes.html).
These new releases address critical security vulnerabilities, specifically CVE-2025-40776 and CVE-2025-40777. More details regarding these vulnerabilities can be found in the respective Security Advisories:
- [CVE-2025-40776](https://kb.isc.org/docs/cve-2025-40776)
- [CVE-2025-40777](https://kb.isc.org/docs/cve-2025-40777)
For users interested in supported platforms, a comprehensive list is provided in the ARM documentation and in a related knowledge base article.
In summary, BIND's latest maintenance releases bolster both functionality and security, ensuring users are equipped with reliable and updated software. It is recommended for users to download the latest versions to take advantage of the improvements and protect against security threats. As the landscape of cybersecurity evolves, regular updates and adherence to best practices are crucial for maintaining robust network services
The currently supported stable branches are:
- 9.18.38: [Release Notes](https://downloads.isc.org/isc/bind9/9.18.38/doc/arm/html/notes.html)
- 9.20.11: [Release Notes](https://downloads.isc.org/isc/bind9/9.20.11/doc/arm/html/notes.html)
Additionally, the experimental development branch is 9.21.10, which can be reviewed through its release notes: [Release Notes](https://downloads.isc.org/isc/bind9/9.21.10/doc/arm/html/notes.html).
These new releases address critical security vulnerabilities, specifically CVE-2025-40776 and CVE-2025-40777. More details regarding these vulnerabilities can be found in the respective Security Advisories:
- [CVE-2025-40776](https://kb.isc.org/docs/cve-2025-40776)
- [CVE-2025-40777](https://kb.isc.org/docs/cve-2025-40777)
For users interested in supported platforms, a comprehensive list is provided in the ARM documentation and in a related knowledge base article.
In summary, BIND's latest maintenance releases bolster both functionality and security, ensuring users are equipped with reliable and updated software. It is recommended for users to download the latest versions to take advantage of the improvements and protect against security threats. As the landscape of cybersecurity evolves, regular updates and adherence to best practices are crucial for maintaining robust network services
BIND 9.18.38, 9.20.11, 9.21.10 released
The BIND 9 maintenance releases for July 2025 are now available for download on the ISC software download page. These releases include bug fixes, feature improvements, and fixes for security vulnerabilities. The currently supported stable branches are 9.18.38, 9.20.11, and 9.21.10, while the experimental development branch is 9.21.10.
