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
Description
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 14, 2026, 5:18 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 16, 2026, 3:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-102055
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| 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 on MX Series platforms.
- Update Junos OS Evolved on PTX Series platforms.
- Contact vendor for specific patch information.
- Disable enhanced CFM mode if possible.
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-2026-102055.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://supportportal.juniper.net/JSA112187 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-102055', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-10-15T00:00:00+00:00'} Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-102055', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-10-16T03:56:43.458907Z'} -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-102055', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-10-15T00:00:00+00:00'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description 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. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/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:Y/R:A/V:X/RE:M/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-121 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/102xxx/CVE-2026-102055.json">CVE-2026-102055</a> Added Reference https://supportportal.juniper.net/JSA112187