A global DNS crash on January 8, 2026, caused Cisco Small Business Switches to reboot repeatedly due to a flaw in the DNS client process. The issue affected multiple models and firmware versions, with workarounds involving disabling DNS or SNTP curing network instability. #CiscoSwitches #DNSCrash
Keypoints
- A DNS client flaw caused widespread reboot loops in Cisco Small Business Switches.
- The problem surfaced around 2:00 AM and impacted devices globally across multiple models.
- Fatal errors in the DNSC task led to core dumps and switch resets, triggered by DNS resolution failures.
- Switches attempting to resolve specific domains like “www.cisco.com” or time synchronization servers were most affected.
- Workarounds included disabling DNS and SNTP services until a fix or patch is released.
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