CVE-2026-33778: An Improper Validation of Syntactic Correctness of Input vulnerability in the IPsec library used by kmd and i

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-33778?

junos: upgrade to 22.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-33778 being exploited?

CVE-2026-33778 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-33778 affect?

CVE-2026-33778 affects junos. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An Improper Validation of Syntactic Correctness of Input vulnerability in the IPsec library used by kmd and iked of Juniper Networks Junos OS on SRX Series and MX Series allows an unauthenticated, network-based attacker to cause a complete

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-33778?

Priority 38/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-33778 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting junos. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An Improper Validation of Syntactic Correctness of Input vulnerability in the IPsec library used by kmd and iked of Juniper Networks Junos OS on SRX Series and MX Series allows an unauthenticated, network-based attacker to cause a complete Denial-of-Service (DoS). If an affected device receives a specifically malformed first ISAKMP packet from the initiator, the kmd/iked process will crash and restart, which momentarily prevents new security as

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-1286
Published	2026-04-09
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): Juniper Networks, Inc. · Vendor: juniper

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-09 22:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

juniper junos UPGRADE

Affected: < 22.4 · 22.4 · 22.4 r1 · 22.4 r1-s1 · 22.4 r1-s2 · 22.4 r2 · 22.4 r2-s1 · 22.4 r2-s2

Fixed in: 22.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-33778?

junos: upgrade to 22.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-33778 being exploited?

CVE-2026-33778 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-33778 affect?

CVE-2026-33778 affects junos. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An Improper Validation of Syntactic Correctness of Input vulnerability in the IPsec library used by kmd and iked of Juniper Networks Junos OS on SRX Series and MX Series allows an unauthenticated, network-based attacker to cause a complete

How urgent is CVE-2026-33778?

Priority 38/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Juniper Junos vulnerabilities

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References

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