CVE-2026-101966
Junos OS Evolved: A crafted analytics sensor resource causes telemetry dial-out daemon denial of service
Description
A Use of Externally-Controlled Format String vulnerability in the jti-dialoutd of Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved allows an authenticated network attacker to cause persistent telemetry dial-out denial of service via a crafted analytics sensor resource submitted through gNMI listener.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 14, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 14, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-101966
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 8cbe9d5a-a066-4c94-8978-4b15efeae968 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 8cbe9d5a-a066-4c94-8978-4b15efeae968 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Junos OS Evolved to the latest version.
- Apply vendor-provided patches for telemetry.
- Restrict access to gNMI listener.
- Validate analytics sensor resources.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-101966.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://supportportal.juniper.net/JSA112250 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A Use of Externally-Controlled Format String vulnerability in the jti-dialoutd of Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved allows an authenticated network attacker to cause persistent telemetry dial-out denial of service via a crafted analytics sensor resource submitted through gNMI listener. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:L/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-134 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/101xxx/CVE-2026-101966.json">CVE-2026-101966</a> Added Reference https://supportportal.juniper.net/JSA112250