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TLS CVE-2026-21917

HIGH
Improper Validation of Syntactic Correctness of Input (CWE-1286)
2026-01-15 sirt@juniper.net
7.5
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
7.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

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CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today
CVE Published
Jan 15, 2026 - 21:16 nvd
HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

An Improper Validation of Syntactic Correctness of Input vulnerability in the Web-Filtering module of Juniper Networks Junos OS on SRX Series allows an unauthenticated, network-based attacker to cause a Denial-of-Service (DoS).

If an SRX device configured for UTM Web-Filtering receives a specifically malformed SSL packet, this will cause an FPC crash and restart. This issue affects Junos OS on SRX Series:

  • 23.2 versions from 23.2R2-S2 before 23.2R2-S5,
  • 23.4 versions from 23.4R2-S1 before 23.4R2-S5,
  • 24.2 versions before 24.2R2-S2,
  • 24.4 versions before 24.4R1-S3, 24.4R2.

Earlier versions of Junos are also affected, but no fix is available.

AnalysisAI

Malformed SSL packets can trigger a Denial-of-Service condition in Juniper SRX devices running Junos OS with UTM Web-Filtering enabled, causing Forwarding Processor Card (FPC) crashes and restarts without requiring authentication. An unauthenticated network-based attacker can exploit this input validation flaw in the Web-Filtering module to disrupt device availability across affected Junos versions (23.2R2-S2 through 24.4R2). No patches are currently available for earlier Junos versions, and affected systems remain vulnerable until updates are applied.

Technical ContextAI

Affects the Web-Filtering component of Junos. An Improper Validation of Syntactic Correctness of Input vulnerability in the Web-Filtering module of Juniper Networks Junos OS on SRX Series allows an unauthenticated, network-based attacker to cause a Denial-of-Service (DoS).

If an SRX device configured for UTM Web-Filtering receives a specifically malformed SSL packet, this will cause an FPC crash and restart. This issue affects Junos OS on SRX Series:

  • 23.2 versions from 23.2R2-S2 before 23.2R2-S5,
  • 23.4 versions from 23.4R2-S1

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

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