CVE-2026-33798

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.35%

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CVE-2026-33798 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in the srxpfe of Juniper Networks Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved on the SRX Series allows an L2-adjacent attacker to execute arbitrary code as root via high-availability fabric traffic.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in the srxpfe of Juniper Networks Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved on the SRX Series allows an L2-adjacent attacker to execute arbitrary code as root via high-availability fabric traffic.

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Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
Juniper NetworksJunos OS< 23.2R2-S7.7; >= 23.4, < 23.4R2-S8.13; >= 24.2, < 24.2R2-S5.5; >= 24.4, < 24.4R2-S5; >= 25.2, < 25.2R2-S2; >= 25.4, < 25.4R1-S3; >= 26.2, < 26.2R1-S2
Juniper NetworksJunos OS Evolved< 23.2R2-S7.7-EVO; >= 23.4, < 23.4R2-S8.11-EVO; >= 24.2, < 24.2R2-S5.6-EVO; >= 24.4, < 24.4R2-S5-EVO; >= 25.2, < 25.2R2-S2-EVO; >= 25.4, < 25.4R1-S3-EVO; >= 26.2, < 26.2R1-S2-EVO; 23.4X100; >= 25.2X100, < 25.2X100-D35-EVO; >= 25.4X300, < 25.4X300-D40-EVO

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Timeline

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Status
Awaiting Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-33798?
A Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in the srxpfe of Juniper Networks Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved on the SRX Series allows an L2-adjacent attacker to execute arbitrary code as root via high-availability fabric traffic.
How severe is CVE-2026-33798?
CVE-2026-33798 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-33798?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST