Buffer Overflow in Realtek RTL8195AM Devices
CVE-2021-43573

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Realtek

Status
Rtl8195am Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 November 2021

What is CVE-2021-43573?

A buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in Realtek's RTL8195AM devices, specifically present in versions prior to 2.0.10. This flaw occurs when the device's client code encounters a malformed Information Element (IE) length within the HT capability information during the processing of Beacon and Association response frames. Successful exploitation could potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected devices.

References

https://www.amebaiot.com/en/security_bulletin/cve-2021-43...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
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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