CVE-2007-1338 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass IPv4 access restrictions on Apple AirPort Extreme routers by exploiting an unblocked IPv6 tunnel in the default configuration.
- 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-2007-1338?
CVE-2007-1338 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Mar 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The default configuration of the AirPort utility in Apple AirPort Extreme creates an IPv6 tunnel but does not enable the "Block incoming IPv6 connections" setting, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by establishing IPv6 sessions that would have been rejected over IPv4.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1338?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Airport Extreme.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1338?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-1338 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2007-1338 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-1338 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j777-7mfw-w8wv.