CVE-2026-102056: Juniper Networks Junos OS out-of-bounds read in cfmd

CVE-2026-102056 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.1 · Published 2026-10-14

Juniper Junos OS is the network operating system that powers routers and switches. An unauthenticated attacker on an adjacent network can crash the CFM daemon and potentially read sensitive process memory by sending a malformed CFM message, disrupting network operations and potentially exposing confidential information.

Technologies: Juniper Networks Junos OS, Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved. Vendors: Juniper Networks.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-102056 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-102056 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-102056?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.1, published 14 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Juniper Networks Junos OS; Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-102056?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-102056 attacked?
It is attacked from the adjacent network or over the network, in an operating system.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-102056?
Check whether you run Juniper Networks Junos OS or Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the cfmd daemon that processes Connectivity Fault Management protocol messages. An adjacent-network unauthenticated attacker can send a crafted CFM message to a configured interface, causing the daemon to crash and disclosing limited process memory. No authentication or user interaction is required.

Affected products

  • Juniper Networks Junos OS
  • Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved

Timeline

  • 2026-10-14: disclosed

References

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