CVE-2021-37572 Missing authorization in n/a
Attackers can bypass authorization checks in MediaTek chipsets due to mishandled IEEE 1905 protocols, affecting network devices.
- 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-2021-37572?
CVE-2021-37572 is a high-severity missing authorization 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; Missing authorization).
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-37572?
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-2021-37572?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-37572 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2021-37572 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-37572 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-74qh-jg4v-hfj4.