CVE-2021-37563: Critical severity mediatek mt7603e firmware vulnerability

Published Dec 25, 2021
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Updated

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).

Affected Software

20 affected components
MediaTek Mt7603e Firmware=7.4.0.0
MediaTek MT7603E
MediaTek Mt7612 Firmware=7.4.0.0
MediaTek MT7612
MediaTek Mt7613 Firmware=7.4.0.0
MediaTek MT7613
MediaTek Mt7615 Firmware=7.4.0.0
MediaTek MT7615
MediaTek Mt7622 Firmware=7.4.0.0
MediaTek MT7622
MediaTek Mt7628 Firmware=7.4.0.0
MediaTek MT7628
MediaTek Mt7629 Firmware=7.4.0.0
MediaTek MT7629
MediaTek Mt7915 Firmware=7.4.0.0
MediaTek MT7915
MediaTek Mt7610 Firmware=7.4.0.0
MediaTek MT7610
MediaTek Mt7620 Firmware=7.4.0.0
MediaTek MT7620

Event History

Dec 25, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:25 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-37563?

CVE-2021-37563 is a vulnerability that affects MediaTek microchips used in NETGEAR devices and other devices, which mishandle the WPS protocol.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-37563?

CVE-2021-37563 has a severity rating of 8.8 (Critical).

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2021-37563?

CVE-2021-37563 affects devices that use MediaTek microchips, including NETGEAR devices through 2021-11-11.

4

How does CVE-2021-37563 affect the affected devices?

CVE-2021-37563 allows for mishandling of the WPS protocol, which can lead to out-of-bounds writes.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-37563?

To fix CVE-2021-37563, users should refer to the security advisory provided by MediaTek and apply any necessary patches or updates to affected devices.

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