CVE-2007-2242
CVE-2007-2242 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ietf Ipv6 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Ietf Ipv6
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The IPv6 protocol allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted IPv6 type 0 route headers (IPV6_RTHDR_TYPE_0) that create network amplification between two routers.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-2242?
- The IPv6 protocol allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted IPv6 type 0 route headers (IPV6_RTHDR_TYPE_0) that create network amplification between two routers.
- How severe is CVE-2007-2242?
- CVE-2007-2242 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-2242 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-2242?
- CVE-2007-2242 affects Ietf Ipv6. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-2242?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2007-2242 published?
- CVE-2007-2242 was published on 2007-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305712
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306375
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-02/msg00002.html
- http://openbsd.org/errata39.html#022_route6
- http://openbsd.org/errata40.html#012_route6
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24978
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25033
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25068
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25083
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25288
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25691
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25770
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26133
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26620
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26651
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26664
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26703
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28806
- http://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-07:03.ipv6.asc
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/267289
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:171
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:196
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:216
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_51_kernel.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0347.html
- http://www.secdev.org/conf/IPv6_RH_security-csw07.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/467939/30/6690/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/471457
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23615
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017949
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ietf:ipv6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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