CVE-2021-43573
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CVE-2021-43573 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A buffer overflow was discovered on Realtek RTL8195AM devices before 2.0.10. It exists in the client code when processing a malformed IE length of HT capability information in the Beacon and Association response frame.. EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A buffer overflow was discovered on Realtek RTL8195AM devices before 2.0.10. It exists in the client code when processing a malformed IE length of HT capability information in the Beacon and Association response frame.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Realtek | Rtl8195am Firmware | <= 2.0.10 |
References
- https://www.amebaiot.com/en/security_bulletin/cve-2021-43573/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.amebaiot.com/en/security_bulletin/cve-2021-43573/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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