CVE-2021-41788

moderate-risk
Published 2021-12-26

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).

Do I need to act?

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0.55% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 6.5/10 Medium
NETWORK / HIGH complexity

Affected Products (8)

Mt7612 Firmware

Affected Vendors

Mediatek

References (4)

Vendor Advisory https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/January-2022
Third Party Advisory https://kb.netgear.com/000064369/Security-Advisory-for-WiFi-Authentication-Flood...
Vendor Advisory https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/January-2022
Third Party Advisory https://kb.netgear.com/000064369/Security-Advisory-for-WiFi-Authentication-Flood...
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moderate-risk
Severity 20/34 · Moderate
Exploitability 2/34 · Minimal
Exposure 14/34 · Moderate