WPS Protocol Handling Vulnerability in NETGEAR Devices by MediaTek
CVE-2021-37561

8.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Mediatek
Status
Mt7603e Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 December 2021

What is CVE-2021-37561?

Certain NETGEAR devices utilizing MediaTek microchips experience a vulnerability related to improper handling of the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) protocol. This flaw can lead to potential security risks, particularly affecting devices powered by specific MediaTek chipsets such as MT7603E, MT7610, MT7612, MT7613, MT7615, MT7620, MT7622, MT7628, MT7629, and MT7915. The issue involves an out-of-bounds write which could be exploited, impacting the overall security posture of the devices.

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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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