Out-of-bounds Read Vulnerability in NETGEAR Devices with MediaTek Chipsets
CVE-2021-37562

8.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Mediatek
Status
Mt7603e Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 December 2021

What is CVE-2021-37562?

This vulnerability occurs when devices using MediaTek microchips mishandle the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) protocol, leading to potential out-of-bounds read issues. Targets include various NETGEAR devices reliant on specific MediaTek chipsets such as the MT7603E, MT7610, MT7612, MT7613, MT7615, MT7620, MT7622, MT7628, MT7629, and MT7915. The flaw allows an attacker to exploit the mishandling of the WPS protocol, potentially exposing sensitive information or allowing unauthorized access.

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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CVE-2021-37562 : Out-of-bounds Read Vulnerability in NETGEAR Devices with MediaTek Chipsets