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title: "CVE-2026-102174: Juniper Networks Junos OS - Buffer Overflow"
description: "Juniper Networks Junos OS on SRX Series contains a stack-based buffer overflow caused by improper handling in the iked IKE key-management daemon, letting authenticated remote-access VPN clients execute code with root privileges or cause denial of service, exploit requires authenticated remote-access VPN client."
url: https://panop.io/threat-heartbeat/CVE-2026-102174/
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# CVE-2026-102174 Juniper Networks Junos OS - Buffer Overflow

Juniper Networks Junos OS on SRX Series contains a stack-based buffer overflow caused by improper handling in the iked IKE key-management daemon, letting authenticated remote-access VPN clients execute code with root privileges or cause denial of service, exploit requires authenticated remote-access VPN client.

CVSS base score 8.8 /10

High

CISA KEV

Not listed

Public exploit

None known

Authentication

Required

[View the NVD record ↗](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-102174)

## Details

Type

Buffer Overflow

Impact

Remote Code Execution, Denial Of Service

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Published

14 October 2026

Updated

15 October 2026

Weakness

[CWE-121](https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/121.html)

## Vendor fix

Update to the latest Junos OS version with the fix applied.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

## References

- [https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-102174](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-102174)
- [https://supportportal.juniper.net/JSA112186](https://supportportal.juniper.net/JSA112186)

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