How severe is CVE-2007-6372?

CVE-2007-6372 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-6372 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-6372?

CVE-2007-6372 primarily affects Juniper Junos. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6372?

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-2007-6372 published?

CVE-2007-6372 was published on 2007-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-6372

CVE-2007-6372 is a high-severity vulnerability in Juniper Junos 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Juniper Junos
Published: 2007-12-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Juniper JUNOS 7.3 through 8.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via malformed BGP packets, possibly BGP UPDATE packets that trigger session flapping.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6372?: Unspecified vulnerability in Juniper JUNOS 7.3 through 8.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via malformed BGP packets, possibly BGP UPDATE packets that trigger session flapping.
How severe is CVE-2007-6372?: CVE-2007-6372 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-6372 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-6372?: CVE-2007-6372 primarily affects Juniper Junos. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6372?: 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-2007-6372 published?: CVE-2007-6372 was published on 2007-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

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cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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