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CVE-2026-101940

7.5 · HIGH

A NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability in the rpd routing daemon of Juniper Networks Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved allows an unauthenticated configured BGP peer to cause a denial of service via a…

Published Oct 14, 2026CWE-476EPSS 0.44%

Overview

CVE-2026-101940 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 14, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability in the rpd routing daemon of Juniper Networks Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved allows an unauthenticated configured BGP peer to cause a denial of service via a BGP UPDATE when ISO-VPN and egress-protection configuration is enabled.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-101940?

CVE-2026-101940 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 14, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-101940?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-101940?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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