CVE-2021-37567: High 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 IEEE 1905 protocols. (Affected Chipsets MT7603E, MT7613, MT7615, MT7622, MT7628, MT7629, MT7915; Affected Software Versions 2.0.2; Out-of-bounds read).

Affected Software

14 affected components
MediaTek Mt7603e Firmware=2.0.2
MediaTek MT7603E
MediaTek Mt7613 Firmware=2.0.2
MediaTek MT7613
MediaTek Mt7615 Firmware=2.0.2
MediaTek MT7615
MediaTek Mt7622 Firmware=2.0.2
MediaTek MT7622
MediaTek Mt7628 Firmware=2.0.2
MediaTek MT7628
MediaTek Mt7629 Firmware=2.0.2
MediaTek MT7629
MediaTek Mt7915 Firmware=2.0.2
MediaTek MT7915

Event History

Dec 25, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:23 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-37567?

CVE-2021-37567 is a vulnerability that affects MediaTek microchips used in NETGEAR devices and other devices, mishandling IEEE 1905 protocols.

2

Which devices are affected by CVE-2021-37567?

NETGEAR devices through 2021-11-11 and other devices using MediaTek microchips are affected by CVE-2021-37567.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-37567?

CVE-2021-37567 has a severity value of 7.5 (high).

4

How does CVE-2021-37567 affect MediaTek microchips?

CVE-2021-37567 causes MediaTek microchips to mishandle IEEE 1905 protocols, resulting in an out-of-bounds read.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-37567?

To fix CVE-2021-37567, it is recommended to update the affected software versions (2.0.2) provided by MediaTek.

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