CVE-2026-33786: Junos OS: SRX1600, SRX2300, SRX4300: When a specific show command is executed chassisd crashes

Published Apr 9, 2026
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Updated

An Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions vulnerability in the chassis control daemon (chassisd) of Juniper Networks Junos OS on SRX1600, SRX2300 and SRX4300 allows a local attacker with low privileges to cause a complete Denial of Service (DoS).

When a specific 'show chassis' CLI command is executed, chassisd crashes and restarts which causes a momentary impact to all traffic until all modules are online again.

This issue affects Junos OS on SRX1600, SRX2300 and SRX4300:

24.4 versions before 24.4R1-S3, 24.4R2.

This issue does not affect Junos OS versions before 24.4R1.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Juniper Networks Junos OS on SRX1600/SRX2300/SRX4300>=24.4R1<24.4R1-S3, =24.4R2
All of the following
Any of the following
Juniper Junos=24.4
Juniper Junos=24.4-r1
Juniper Junos=24.4-r1-s2
Juniper Junos=24.4-r2
Any of the following
Juniper SRX1600
Juniper SRX2300
Juniper SRX4300

Remediation

Information

The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: 24.4R1-S3, 24.4R2, 25.2R1, and all subsequent releases.

Event History

Apr 9, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:28 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-33786?

The severity of CVE-2026-33786 is classified as high due to the potential for local attackers to exploit the vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-33786?

To fix CVE-2026-33786, it is recommended to upgrade the Junos OS to version 24.4R2 or a version above 24.4R1-S3.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-33786?

CVE-2026-33786 affects Juniper Networks Junos OS on specific models, including SRX1600, SRX2300, and SRX4300.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-33786?

CVE-2026-33786 is an Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions vulnerability within the chassis control daemon of Junos OS.

5

Can CVE-2026-33786 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2026-33786 requires local access for exploitation, as the attacker must execute a specific show command.

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