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CVE-2026-102068

Junos OS Evolved: Malformed TCP key-chain traffic causes a kernel panic when BGP or LDP key-chain authentication is used

Juniper Networks Junos OS EvolvedNetwork & edge
CVSS
7.5High
ExploitationNo known exploitationNot in CISA KEV, which does not prove it is unexploitedCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)0.74%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 54% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed in23.2R2-S7.7-EVOAlso 23.4R2-S8.11-EVO, 24.2R2-S5.6-EVO and 6 moreCVE List
Published14 Oct 2026Updated 14 Oct 2026CVE List

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Description

A Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in the kernel of Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to trigger a kernel panic via a crafted TCP packet when key-chain authentication is used for BGP or LDP.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 10

  • Junos OS Evolvedaffected: all versions before 23.2R2-S7.7-EVOCVE List
  • Junos OS Evolvedaffected: 23.4 before 23.4R2-S8.11-EVOCVE List
  • Junos OS Evolvedaffected: 24.2 before 24.2R2-S5.6-EVOCVE List
  • Junos OS Evolvedaffected: 24.4 before 24.4R2-S5-EVOCVE List
  • Junos OS Evolvedaffected: 25.2 before 25.2R2-S2-EVOCVE List
  • Junos OS Evolvedaffected: 25.4 before 25.4R1-S3-EVOCVE List
  • Junos OS Evolvedaffected: 26.2 before 26.2R1-S2-EVOCVE List
  • Junos OS Evolvedaffected: 23.4X100CVE List
  • Junos OS Evolvedaffected: 25.2X100 before 25.2X100-D35-EVOCVE List
  • Junos OS Evolvedaffected: 25.4X300 before 25.4X300-D40-EVOCVE List

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