CVE-2026-102055: Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved: MX Series, PTX Series: An attacker causes remote code execution and denial of service when enhanced CFM is enabled

Published Oct 14, 2026
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Updated

A Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in the cfmd process of Juniper Networks Junos OS on MX Series and Junos OS Evolved on PTX Series platforms allows an unauthenticated adjacent-network attacker to execute arbitrary code as root or cause denial of service via a specific CFM Message sent to a configured down-MEP with enhanced CFM mode enabled.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Juniper Networks Junos OS
Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Juniper Junos OS Evolved to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 23.2R2-S7.7-EVO
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Juniper Junos OS Evolved to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 23.4R2-S8.11-EVO
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Juniper Junos OS Evolved to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 24.2R2-S5.6-EVO
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Juniper Junos OS Evolved to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 24.4R2-S5-EVO
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Juniper Junos OS Evolved to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 25.2R2-S2-EVO
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade Juniper Junos OS Evolved to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 25.2X100-D35-EVO
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade Juniper Junos OS Evolved to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 25.4R1-S3-EVO
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade Juniper Junos OS Evolved to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 25.4R2-EVO
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade Juniper Junos OS Evolved to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 25.4X300-D40-EVO
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade Juniper Junos OS Evolved to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 26.2R1-S2-EVO
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade Juniper Junos OS Evolved to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 26.2R2-EVO
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade Juniper Junos OS Evolved to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 26.4R1-EVO
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade Juniper Junos OS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 23.2R2-S7.7
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade Juniper Junos OS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 23.4R2-S8.13
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade Juniper Junos OS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 24.2R2-S5.5
  16. Upgrade

    Upgrade Juniper Junos OS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 24.4R2-S5
  17. Upgrade

    Upgrade Juniper Junos OS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 25.2R2-S2
  18. Upgrade

    Upgrade Juniper Junos OS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 25.4R1-S3
  19. Upgrade

    Upgrade Juniper Junos OS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 25.4R2
  20. Upgrade

    Upgrade Juniper Junos OS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 26.2R1-S2
  21. Upgrade

    Upgrade Juniper Junos OS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 26.2R2
  22. Upgrade

    Upgrade Juniper Junos OS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 26.4R1

Event History

Oct 14, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:54 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which systems are exposed to this issue?

The issue affects Junos OS on MX Series platforms and Junos OS Evolved on PTX Series platforms when a down-MEP is configured with enhanced CFM mode enabled.

2

What access does an attacker need to exploit it?

An attacker does not need authentication or user interaction, but must be on an adjacent network and able to send a specific CFM message to the configured down-MEP.

3

What is the potential impact of successful exploitation?

Successful exploitation can allow arbitrary code execution as root or cause a denial of service in the cfmd process.

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