CVE-2021-37570 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.2 Published Updated

Attackers can exploit an out-of-bounds read in MediaTek chipsets to disclose memory or cause denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-37570?

CVE-2021-37570 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Dec 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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).

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-37570?

It affects 7 products.

Products include Mediatek Mt7603e Firmware, Mediatek Mt7613 Firmware, Mediatek Mt7615 Firmware, Mediatek Mt7622 Firmware, Mediatek Mt7628 Firmware, Mediatek Mt7629 Firmware and 1 more.

How do I fix CVE-2021-37570?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-37570 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2021-37570 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-37570 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wqf4-2q3w-4xgx.

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