Out-of-Bounds Read in MediaTek Microchips Affecting NETGEAR Devices
CVE-2021-37567

8.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Mediatek
Status
Mt7603e Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 December 2021

What is CVE-2021-37567?

MediaTek microchips utilized in various NETGEAR devices exhibit a vulnerability that mishandles IEEE 1905 protocols, leading to potential out-of-bounds read issues. This flaw affects specific chipset models and could allow attackers to exploit the protocol mishandling, potentially exposing sensitive information or altering the operations of the devices involved.

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-2021-37567 : Out-of-Bounds Read in MediaTek Microchips Affecting NETGEAR Devices