CVE-2026-101938: CWE-191 Integer Underflow (Wrap or Wraparound) in Juniper Networks Junos OS
Description
An Integer Underflow (Wrap or Wraparound) vulnerability in the srxpfe of Juniper Networks Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved on the SRX Series allows an adjacent unauthenticated attacker to cause a forwarding-plane denial of service via an ICMP message associated with an SVR carrier session.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Juniper Networks
Junos OS
Juniper Networks
Junos OS Evolved
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is an integer underflow (wrap or wraparound) in the srxpfe component of Juniper Networks Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved on SRX Series devices. An adjacent attacker without authentication can exploit this by sending a specially crafted ICMP message associated with an SVR carrier session, resulting in a forwarding-plane denial of service. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires adjacent network access, has low complexity, no privileges or user interaction, and impacts availability only.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in denial of service on the forwarding plane of affected Junos OS SRX Series devices, disrupting network traffic forwarding. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. The attack can be performed by an adjacent unauthenticated attacker.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, network administrators should consider limiting adjacent network access to trusted entities and monitor for unusual ICMP traffic related to SVR carrier sessions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- juniper
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-28T16:22:33.604Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6acfb66e2cdf04f6569794f7
Added to database: 10/14/2026, 17:05:50 UTC
Last enriched: 10/14/2026, 17:35:14 UTC
Last updated: 10/14/2026, 20:49:11 UTC
Views: 2
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