Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in MediaTek Microchips in NETGEAR Devices
CVE-2021-37564

8.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Mediatek
Status
Mt7603e Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 December 2021

What is CVE-2021-37564?

MediaTek microchips, utilized in various NETGEAR devices, have a flaw that causes improper handling of IEEE 1905 protocols. This vulnerability allows for out-of-bounds reading, which could potentially lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information. It affects specific chipsets and software versions, posing risks to the integrity and security of affected devices.

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-2021-37564 : Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in MediaTek Microchips in NETGEAR Devices