CVE-2021-37563
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CVE-2021-37563 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. MediaTek microchips, as used in NETGEAR devices through 2021-11-11 and other devices, mishandle the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) protocol. (Affected Chipsets MT7603E, MT7610, MT7612, MT7613, MT7615, MT7620, MT7622, MT7628, MT7629, MT7915; Affected Software Versions 7.4.0.0; Out-of-bounds write).. EPSS estimates a 1.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
MediaTek microchips, as used in NETGEAR devices through 2021-11-11 and other devices, mishandle the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) protocol. (Affected Chipsets MT7603E, MT7610, MT7612, MT7613, MT7615, MT7620, MT7622, MT7628, MT7629, MT7915; Affected Software Versions 7.4.0.0; Out-of-bounds write).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediatek | Mt7603e Firmware | 7.4.0.0 |
| Mediatek | Mt7612 Firmware | 7.4.0.0 |
| Mediatek | Mt7613 Firmware | 7.4.0.0 |
| Mediatek | Mt7615 Firmware | 7.4.0.0 |
| Mediatek | Mt7622 Firmware | 7.4.0.0 |
| Mediatek | Mt7628 Firmware | 7.4.0.0 |
| Mediatek | Mt7629 Firmware | 7.4.0.0 |
| Mediatek | Mt7915 Firmware | 7.4.0.0 |
| Mediatek | Mt7610 Firmware | 7.4.0.0 |
| Mediatek | Mt7620 Firmware | 7.4.0.0 |
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- Status
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