CVE-2006-6263

Name: CVE-2006-6263
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-12-04T11:28:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 11.77%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-6263 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Teredo clients, when source routing is enabled, recognize a Routing header in an encapsulated IPv6 packet and send the packet to the next hop, which might allow remote attackers to bypass policies of certain Internet gateways that drop all source-routed packets.. EPSS estimates a 11.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Teredo clients, when source routing is enabled, recognize a Routing header in an encapsulated IPv6 packet and send the packet to the next hop, which might allow remote attackers to bypass policies of certain Internet gateways that drop all source-routed packets.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

11.77%

95.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Teredo	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 4, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-6263?

How severe is CVE-2006-6263?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-6263 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 11.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6263?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST