CVE-2007-4285
CVE-2007-4285 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ios with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Cisco Ios
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Cisco IOS and Cisco IOS XR 12.x up to 12.3, including some versions before 12.3(15) and 12.3(14)T, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (partial packet contents) or cause a denial of service (router or component crash) via crafted IPv6 packets with a Type 0 routing header.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-4285?
- Unspecified vulnerability in Cisco IOS and Cisco IOS XR 12.x up to 12.3, including some versions before 12.3(15) and 12.3(14)T, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (partial packet contents) or cause a denial of service (router or component crash) via crafted IPv6 packets with a Type 0 routing header.
- How severe is CVE-2007-4285?
- CVE-2007-4285 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2007-4285 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-4285?
- CVE-2007-4285 primarily affects Cisco Ios. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-4285?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2007-4285 published?
- CVE-2007-4285 was published on 2007-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26359
- http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080899647.shtml
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018542
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2819
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35906
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5840
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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