Protocol Mishandling in NETGEAR Devices Utilizing MediaTek Chipsets
CVE-2021-37570

8.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Mediatek
Status
Mt7603e Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 December 2021

What is CVE-2021-37570?

NETGEAR devices leveraging MediaTek microchips have been identified to improperly handle IEEE 1905 protocols, leading to potential out-of-bounds read vulnerabilities. Specific chipsets affected include MT7603E, MT7613, MT7615, MT7622, MT7628, MT7629, and MT7915, with notable implications for the integrity of data processed in devices utilizing Software Version 2.0.2. Users are encouraged to review security advisories and implement necessary mitigations.

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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