Exploiting IPv6 Vulnerabilities

When to Use

• Testing whether dual-stack networks have consistent security controls for both IPv4 and IPv6 traffic
• Demonstrating risks from unmanaged IPv6 on networks where only IPv4 is officially supported
• Exploiting SLAAC and Router Advertisement mechanisms to perform man-in-the-middle attacks via IPv6
• Testing IPv6-aware firewall rules and IDS/IPS detection for IPv6-specific attack patterns
• Identifying IPv6 tunneling protocols (6to4, Teredo, ISATAP) that bypass IPv4-only security controls

Do not use on production networks without written authorization, against systems where IPv6 disruption could cause safety issues, or for denial-of-service attacks against network infrastructure.

Prerequisites

• Written authorization specifying IPv6 testing scope and approved techniques
• Kali Linux with THC-IPv6 toolkit, Scapy, and mitm6 installed
• Network interface with IPv6 support on the target network segment
• Understanding of IPv6 addressing, SLAAC, NDP, and Router Advertisements
• Wireshark for capturing and analyzing IPv6 traffic