WPS Protocol Vulnerability in NETGEAR Devices Using MediaTek Chipsets
CVE-2021-37560

8.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Mediatek
Status
Mt7603e Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 December 2021

Summary

MediaTek microchips present in various NETGEAR devices have a vulnerability related to the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) protocol. This flaw arises from mishandling WPS requests, leading to potential out-of-bounds writes, which could allow attackers to exploit the device's firmware. The affected chipsets include MT7603E, MT7610, MT7612, MT7613, MT7615, MT7620, MT7622, MT7628, MT7629, and MT7915. Users are advised to check for updates and apply necessary patches to mitigate the risk.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000064368/Security-Advisory-for-Wi...
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https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/Janua...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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