CVE-2021-36614: Null Pointer Dereference

Published May 11, 2022
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Updated

Mikrotik RouterOs before stable 6.48.2 suffers from a memory corruption vulnerability in the tr069-client process. An authenticated remote attacker can cause a Denial of Service (NULL pointer dereference).

Affected Software

1 affected component
Mikrotik RouterOS<6.48.2

Event History

May 11, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:34 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-36614?

CVE-2021-36614 is a memory corruption vulnerability in the tr069-client process of Mikrotik RouterOs before stable version 6.48.2, which can be exploited by an authenticated remote attacker to cause a Denial of Service (NULL pointer dereference).

2

How does CVE-2021-36614 affect MikroTik RouterOS?

CVE-2021-36614 affects MikroTik RouterOS versions before 6.48.2, making them vulnerable to a memory corruption issue in the tr069-client process.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-36614?

The severity of CVE-2021-36614 is medium with a severity score of 6.5.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-36614?

An authenticated remote attacker can exploit CVE-2021-36614 by triggering a memory corruption vulnerability in the tr069-client process, leading to a Denial of Service (NULL pointer dereference).

5

How can I mitigate the vulnerability CVE-2021-36614 on MikroTik RouterOS?

To mitigate CVE-2021-36614, it is recommended to update MikroTik RouterOS to version 6.48.2 or later, which includes a fix for the memory corruption vulnerability in the tr069-client process.

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