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CVE-2007-2242

HIGH CVSS: 7.8 Published: 2007-04-25 Modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Affected Platforms

Freebsd FreebsdIetf Ipv6Openbsd OpenbsdNetbsd Netbsd

Weakness Type

NVD-CWE-Other

References