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CVE-2026-102182

9.8 · CRITICAL

A Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in the kmd component of Juniper Networks Junos OS on MX Series allows an unauthenticated network attacker to execute code as root via specific IKE certif…

Published Oct 14, 2026CWE-121EPSS 0.41%

Overview

CVE-2026-102182 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 14, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in the kmd component of Juniper Networks Junos OS on MX Series allows an unauthenticated network attacker to execute code as root via specific IKE certificate-based packets.

This issue requires IKE to be enabled with an RSA-signature IKE policy to be vulnerable.

This issue affects Junos OS on MX Series:

* All versions before 21.2R3-S11;

* from 21.4 before 21.4R3-S12;

* from 22.2 before 22.2R3-S8;

* from 22.3 before 22.3R3-S5;

* from 22.4 before 22.4R3-S9;

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.

References

Refsupportportal.juniper.net/JSA112196

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-102182?

CVE-2026-102182 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 14, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2026-102182?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-102182?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-102182?

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