PT-2021-5732
CVE-2021-37583
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Published
2021-12-25
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Updated
2022-01-06
Description by
CVSS 2.0
10
HighMetricsAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
MediaTek microchips versions 2.0.2
MT7603E, MT7613, MT7615, MT7622, MT7628, MT7629, MT7915
Description
The issue is related to a buffer overflow in memory, allowing a remote attacker to elevate their privileges. It is caused by the mishandling of IEEE 1905 protocols in MediaTek microchips.
Recommendations
For version 2.0.2, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For MT7603E, MT7613, MT7615, MT7622, MT7628, MT7629, MT7915, consider disabling the handling of IEEE 1905 protocols until a patch is available.
Restrict access to the vulnerable microchips to minimize the risk of exploitation.
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