CVE-2026-101981: juniper networks junos os Stack-based Buffer Overflow
CVSS: 8.8v3.1HighAwaiting analysis
Published 14-10-2026Last modified 16-10-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-101981 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in juniper networks junos os. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 14.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.24%
0%100%
Low · Change unavailableKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 14-10-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-10-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in the routing protocol daemon (rpd) of Juniper Networks Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved allows an unauthenticated adjacent LDP peer to cause an rpd crash or execute arbitrary code via a malformed LDP Label Mapping message.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 8.7Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:LSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST8.7HighCVSS:4.0/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:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
High 8.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST8.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.24%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
15%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
Change unavailable
Change unavailable
15-10-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.24%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Juniper networks2 products
- junos os≥ 23.4, < 23.4R2-S8.13 | ≥ 24.2, < 24.2R2-S5.5 | ≥ 24.4, < 24.4R2-S5 | ≥ 25.2, < 25.2R2-S2 | ≥ 25.4, < 25.4R1-S3 | ≥ 26.2, < 26.2R1-S2
- junos os evolved≥ 23.4, < 23.4R2-S8.11-EVO | ≥ 24.2, < 24.2R2-S5.6-EVO | ≥ 24.4, < 24.4R2-S5-EVO | ≥ 25.2, < 25.2R2-S2-EVO | ≥ 25.4, < 25.4R1-S3-EVO | ≥ 26.2, < 26.2R1-S2-EVO | 23.4X100 | ≥ 25.2X100, < 25.2X100-D35-EVO | ≥ 25.4X300, < 25.4X300-D40-EVO
1 vendor · 2 products
References
1 links- supportportal.juniper.net/JSA112187Vendor Advisory