Vulnerability Description
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).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/January-2022Vendor Advisory
- https://kb.netgear.com/000064369/Security-Advisory-for-WiFi-Authentication-FloodThird Party Advisory
- https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/January-2022Vendor Advisory
- https://kb.netgear.com/000064369/Security-Advisory-for-WiFi-Authentication-FloodThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-41788?
CVE-2021-41788 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). 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, M...
How severe is CVE-2021-41788?
CVE-2021-41788 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-41788?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mediatek Mt7603E Firmware, Mediatek Mt7603E, Mediatek Mt7612 Firmware, Mediatek Mt7612, Mediatek Mt7613 Firmware.