CVE-2026-101979

A Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in the authd Juniper Networks Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved allows a network attacker with SNMP read access to execute code with root privileges or cause a denial of service via a specific SNMP packet, when SNMP and AAA are enabled.

Score

CVSS 3.1 8.8 High

Status

Awaiting Analysis - sirt@juniper.net

Published

2026-10-14

Last modified

2026-10-15

Weaknesses

CWE-121

Affected products

• Junos Os (Juniper Networks)
• Junos Os Evolved (Juniper Networks)

References

• https://supportportal.juniper.net/JSA112187