CVE-2026-21920
HIGHCVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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Description
An Unchecked Return Value vulnerability in the DNS 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 Series device configured for DNS processing, receives a specifically formatted DNS request flowd will crash and restart, which causes a service interruption until the process has recovered. This issue affects Junos OS on SRX Series: * 23.4 versions before 23.4R2-S5, * 24.2 versions before 24.2R2-S1, * 24.4 versions before 24.4R2. This issue does not affect Junos OS versions before 23.4R1.
Analysis
Denial-of-service attacks against Juniper SRX Series devices running Junos OS 23.4 through 24.4 can be triggered remotely by sending a maliciously crafted DNS request, causing the flowd process to crash and interrupt service until recovery completes. The vulnerability stems from an unchecked return value in the DNS module that allows unauthenticated, network-based attackers to exploit DNS-enabled SRX configurations without any user interaction. …
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Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.
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