CVE-2026-33797: Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved: An attacker sending a specific genuine BGP packet causes a BGP reset

Published Apr 9, 2026
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Updated

An Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved allows an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker, sending a specific genuine BGP packet in an already established BGP session to reset only that session causing a Denial of Service (DoS).

An attacker repeatedly sending the packet will sustain the Denial of Service (DoS).This issue affects Junos OS:

25.2 versions before 25.2R2

This issue does not affect Junos OS versions before 25.2R1.

This issue affects Junos OS Evolved: 25.2-EVO versions before 25.2R2-EVO

This issue does not affect Junos OS Evolved versions before 25.2R1-EVO.

eBGP and iBGP are affected. IPv4 and IPv6 are affected.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Juniper Networks Junos OS>=25.2R1<25.2R2
Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved>=25.2R1-EVO<25.2R2-EVO
Juniper Junos=25.2
Juniper Junos=25.2-r1
Juniper Junos=25.2-r1-s1
Juniper Junos=25.2-r1-s2
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=25.2
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=25.2-r1
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=25.2-r1-s1
Juniper Junos OS Evolved=25.2-r1-s2

Remediation

Information

The following software releases have been updated to resolve this specific issue: Junos OS: 25.2R2, 25.4R1, and all subsequent releases. Junos OS Evolved: 25.2R2-EVO, 25.4R1-EVO, and all subsequent releases.

Event History

Apr 9, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:31 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-2026-33797?

CVE-2026-33797 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on network stability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-33797?

To fix CVE-2026-33797, upgrade to Junos OS version 25.2R2 or higher and Junos OS Evolved version 25.2R2-EVO or higher.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2026-33797?

CVE-2026-33797 affects Juniper Networks Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved systems running specific vulnerable versions.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2026-33797?

CVE-2026-33797 is an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that allows attackers to send a specific BGP packet causing a BGP reset.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2026-33797?

CVE-2026-33797 can be exploited by unauthenticated, adjacent attackers who can send malicious BGP packets to vulnerable systems.

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