CVE-2026-57025 in Junos OS
A Return of Pointer Value Outside of Expected Range vulnerability in the fileio library of Juniper Networks Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved allows a local, low-privilged attacker to cause a Denial-of-Service (DoS). On EX Series, QFX Series and MX Series a low-privileged...
Quick answer
Juniper Networks Junos OS should be reviewed and updated if it matches the affected versions. The recommended fix is to apply the vendor-supported patched version or the mitigation steps below, then retest the public website with Fixnx.
Who is affected
Affected versions
- Junos OS 0 to before 23.2R2-S7
- Junos OS 23.4 to before 23.4R2-S7
- Junos OS 24.2 to before 24.2R2
- Junos OS 24.4 to before 24.4R1-S2
- Junos OS Evolved 0 to before 23.2R2-S7-EVO
- Junos OS Evolved 23.4 to before 23.4R2-S8-EVO
- Junos OS Evolved 24.2 to before 24.2R2-EVO
- Junos OS Evolved 24.4 to before 24.4R1-S3-EVO
Fixed versions
- Junos OS 23.2R2-S7 or later
- Junos OS 23.4R2-S7 or later
- Junos OS 24.2R2 or later
- Junos OS 24.4R1-S2 or later
- Junos OS Evolved 23.2R2-S7-EVO or later
- Junos OS Evolved 23.4R2-S8-EVO or later
- Junos OS Evolved 24.2R2-EVO or later
- Junos OS Evolved 24.4R1-S3-EVO or later
How to fix it
Update Junos OS. The old network OS can allow bypass, license abuse, or denial of service, depending on the CVE.
- Check the exact Juniper platform and release train.
- Upgrade to a fixed release: Junos OS 23.2R2-S7 or later, Junos OS 23.4R2-S7 or later, Junos OS 24.2R2 or later, Junos OS 24.4R1-S2 or later, Junos OS Evolved 23.2R2-S7-EVO or later, Junos OS Evolved 23.4R2-S8-EVO or later, Junos OS Evolved 24.2R2-EVO or later, Junos OS Evolved 24.4R1-S3-EVO or later.
- Apply Juniper rollback and maintenance guidance.
- Watch routing, flow, VPN, sFlow, and crash logs after the update.
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Verify the fix
- Run show version and confirm the fixed Junos release is installed.
- Scan again and confirm CVE-2026-57025 is gone.
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FAQ
What is affected by CVE-2026-57025?
Juniper Networks Junos OS versions listed as affected should be reviewed: Junos OS 0 to before 23.2R2-S7, Junos OS 23.4 to before 23.4R2-S7, Junos OS 24.2 to before 24.2R2, Junos OS 24.4 to before 24.4R1-S2, Junos OS Evolved 0 to before 23.2R2-S7-EVO, Junos OS Evolved 23.4 to before 23.4R2-S8-EVO, Junos OS Evolved 24.2 to before 24.2R2-EVO, Junos OS Evolved 24.4 to before 24.4R1-S3-EVO.
What should I fix first?
Start with internet-facing sites, admin panels, login flows, plugins, themes, modules, packages, and systems that process user-controlled input or sensitive data.
How do I confirm the fix worked?
Apply the patched version or mitigation, clear caches where relevant, retest the affected workflow, and run a new Fixnx scan to verify public website exposure signals.
How are Fixnx security risk categories chosen?
Fixnx keeps one canonical risk page and assigns only broad, relevant categories such as ecosystem, technology area, or vulnerability class.