Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability in MediaTek Chipsets Used by NETGEAR Devices
CVE-2021-37569

8.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Mediatek
Status
Mt7603e Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 December 2021

What is CVE-2021-37569?

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the MediaTek microchips utilized in NETGEAR devices, affecting their handling of IEEE 1905 protocols. This flaw may lead to unexpected behavior, including potential crashes or unauthorized access to system memory. Affected chipsets include MT7603E, MT7613, MT7615, MT7622, MT7628, MT7629, and MT7915, with specific software revisions also impacted. Users are advised to implement security updates and follow best practices to mitigate risks.

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-2021-37569 : Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability in MediaTek Chipsets Used by NETGEAR Devices