critical
9.3
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-37584

First published: Sat Dec 25 2021(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).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mediatek Mt7603e Firmware=7.4.0.0
Mediatek Mt7603e
Mediatek Mt7610 Firmware=7.4.0.0
Mediatek Mt7610
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 Mt7620 Firmware=7.4.0.0
Mediatek Mt7620
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-37584?

    CVE-2021-37584 is a vulnerability that affects MediaTek microchips used in NETGEAR devices and other devices, causing mishandling of the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) protocol.

  • Which chipsets are affected by CVE-2021-37584?

    The following chipsets are affected by CVE-2021-37584: MT7603E, MT7610, MT7612, MT7613, MT7615, MT7620, MT7622, MT7628, MT7629, and MT7915.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-37584?

    CVE-2021-37584 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is considered critical.

  • How does CVE-2021-37584 impact NETGEAR devices?

    CVE-2021-37584 can potentially affect NETGEAR devices by allowing unauthorized access to the Wi-Fi network through the mishandled WPS protocol.

  • How can I fix the CVE-2021-37584 vulnerability?

    To fix the CVE-2021-37584 vulnerability, it is recommended to update the firmware of affected devices to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.

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