CVE-2021-41788: Input Validation
First published: Sat Dec 25 2021(Updated: )
MediaTek microchips, as used in NETGEAR devices through 2021-12-13 and other devices, mishandle attempts at Wi-Fi authentication flooding. (Affected Chipsets MT7603E, MT7612, MT7613, MT7615, MT7622, MT7628, MT7629, MT7915; Affected Software Versions 7.4.0.0).
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| MediaTek MT7603E firmware | =7.4.0.0 | |
| MediaTek MT7603E firmware | ||
| All of | ||
| MediaTek MT7612 firmware | =7.4.0.0 | |
| MediaTek MT7612 firmware | ||
| All of | ||
| MediaTek MT7613 Firmware | =7.4.0.0 | |
| MediaTek MT7613 | ||
| All of | ||
| MediaTek MT7615 Firmware | =7.4.0.0 | |
| MediaTek MT7615 Firmware | ||
| All of | ||
| MediaTek MT7622 | =7.4.0.0 | |
| MediaTek MT7622 Firmware | ||
| All of | ||
| Mediatek MT7628 Firmware | =7.4.0.0 | |
| MediaTek MT7628 | ||
| All of | ||
| MediaTek MT7629 | =7.4.0.0 | |
| MediaTek MT7629 Firmware | ||
| All of | ||
| mediatek mt7915 firmware | =7.4.0.0 | |
| mediatek mt7915 firmware | ||
| MediaTek MT7603E firmware | =7.4.0.0 | |
| MediaTek MT7603E firmware | ||
| MediaTek MT7612 firmware | =7.4.0.0 | |
| MediaTek MT7612 firmware | ||
| MediaTek MT7613 Firmware | =7.4.0.0 | |
| MediaTek MT7613 | ||
| MediaTek MT7615 Firmware | =7.4.0.0 | |
| MediaTek MT7615 Firmware | ||
| MediaTek MT7622 | =7.4.0.0 | |
| MediaTek MT7622 Firmware | ||
| Mediatek MT7628 Firmware | =7.4.0.0 | |
| MediaTek MT7628 | ||
| MediaTek MT7629 | =7.4.0.0 | |
| MediaTek MT7629 Firmware | ||
| mediatek mt7915 firmware | =7.4.0.0 | |
| mediatek mt7915 firmware |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2021-41788.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-41788?
The severity of CVE-2021-41788 is high with a severity value of 7.5.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2021-41788?
MediaTek microchips used in NETGEAR devices through 2021-12-13 and other devices are affected by CVE-2021-41788.
How does CVE-2021-41788 affect MediaTek microchips?
CVE-2021-41788 affects MediaTek microchips by mishandling attempts at Wi-Fi authentication flooding.
How can I fix CVE-2021-41788?
To fix CVE-2021-41788, it is recommended to update to the latest firmware version provided by MediaTek or NETGEAR.
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