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CVE-2006-6266

UnknownEPSS 11.12%

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CVE-2006-6266 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Teredo clients, when following item 6 of RFC4380 section 5.2.3, start direct IPv6 connectivity tests (aka ping tests) in response to packets from non-Teredo source addresses, which might allow remote attackers to induce Teredo clients to send packets to third parties.. EPSS estimates a 11.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Teredo clients, when following item 6 of RFC4380 section 5.2.3, start direct IPv6 connectivity tests (aka ping tests) in response to packets from non-Teredo source addresses, which might allow remote attackers to induce Teredo clients to send packets to third parties.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
11.12%

95.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftTeredoAll versions

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-6266?
Teredo clients, when following item 6 of RFC4380 section 5.2.3, start direct IPv6 connectivity tests (aka ping tests) in response to packets from non-Teredo source addresses, which might allow remote attackers to induce Teredo clients to send packets to third parties.
How severe is CVE-2006-6266?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-6266 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 11.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6266?
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