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CVE-2007-2242

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 5.04%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2007-04-25 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8. It may be remotely exploitable. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2007-2242
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
5.04%

Original NVD 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.