CVE-2007-0480 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 25 Jan 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted IP options in specific packet types on Cisco IOS devices.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2007-0480?

CVE-2007-0480 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Jan 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Cisco IOS 9.x, 10.x, 11.x, and 12.x and IOS XR 2.0.x, 3.0.x, and 3.2.x allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a crafted IP option in the IP header in a (1) ICMP, (2) PIMv2, (3) PGM, or (4) URD packet.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-0480?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Ios Transmission Control Protocol.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0480?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-0480 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2007-0480 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-0480 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h7mv-9pp5-9pv5.