CVE-2021-37564

Name: CVE-2021-37564
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-26T00:15:09.48+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-37564 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. MediaTek microchips, as used in NETGEAR devices through 2021-11-11 and other devices, mishandle IEEE 1905 protocols. (Affected Chipsets MT7603E, MT7613, MT7615, MT7622, MT7628, MT7629, MT7915; Affected Software Versions 2.0.2; Out-of-bounds read).. EPSS estimates a 1.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

MediaTek microchips, as used in NETGEAR devices through 2021-11-11 and other devices, mishandle IEEE 1905 protocols. (Affected Chipsets MT7603E, MT7613, MT7615, MT7622, MT7628, MT7629, MT7915; Affected Software Versions 2.0.2; Out-of-bounds read).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.12%

62.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mediatek	Mt7603e Firmware	2.0.2
Mediatek	Mt7613 Firmware	2.0.2
Mediatek	Mt7615 Firmware	2.0.2
Mediatek	Mt7622 Firmware	2.0.2
Mediatek	Mt7628 Firmware	2.0.2
Mediatek	Mt7629 Firmware	2.0.2
Mediatek	Mt7915 Firmware	2.0.2

References

https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/January-2022Vendor Advisory
https://kb.netgear.com/000064368/Security-Advisory-for-WiFi-WPS-and-IEEE-1905-Vulnerabilities-on-Multiple-Products-PSV-2021-0298-PSV-2021-0300Third Party Advisory
https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/January-2022Vendor Advisory
https://kb.netgear.com/000064368/Security-Advisory-for-WiFi-WPS-and-IEEE-1905-Vulnerabilities-on-Multiple-Products-PSV-2021-0298-PSV-2021-0300Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 26, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-37564?

How severe is CVE-2021-37564?

CVE-2021-37564 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-37564?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST