CVE-2021-41788: Input Validation
Published 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).
Affected Software
32 affected components
All of the following
MediaTek Mt7603e Firmware=7.4.0.0
MediaTek MT7603E
All of the following
MediaTek Mt7612 Firmware=7.4.0.0
MediaTek MT7612
All of the following
MediaTek Mt7613 Firmware=7.4.0.0
MediaTek MT7613
All of the following
MediaTek Mt7615 Firmware=7.4.0.0
MediaTek MT7615
All of the following
MediaTek Mt7622 Firmware=7.4.0.0
MediaTek MT7622
All of the following
MediaTek Mt7628 Firmware=7.4.0.0
MediaTek MT7628
All of the following
MediaTek Mt7629 Firmware=7.4.0.0
MediaTek MT7629
All of the following
MediaTek Mt7915 Firmware=7.4.0.0
MediaTek MT7915
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
Event History
Dec 25, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:18 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Dec 26, 2021
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2021-41788.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2021-41788?
The severity of CVE-2021-41788 is high with a severity value of 7.5.
3
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.
4
How does CVE-2021-41788 affect MediaTek microchips?
CVE-2021-41788 affects MediaTek microchips by mishandling attempts at Wi-Fi authentication flooding.
5
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.