Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-4285

First published: Thu Aug 09 2007(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco IOS=12.3
Cisco IOS=12.1
Cisco IOS=12.2
Cisco IOS=12.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-4285?

    CVE-2007-4285 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-4285?

    To mitigate CVE-2007-4285, upgrade to a patched version of Cisco IOS or IOS XR that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2007-4285?

    CVE-2007-4285 affects Cisco IOS versions 12.0, 12.1, 12.2, and 12.3 prior to specific patches.

  • What impact does CVE-2007-4285 have on network operations?

    CVE-2007-4285 can lead to a denial of service, causing routers or network components to crash and disrupting network operations.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2007-4285?

    There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2007-4285, and updating the affected software is the recommended approach.

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