First published: 2021-11-11
| Associated CVE IDs | |
| WPS connection Vulnerabilities | CVE-2021-35055, CVE-2021-37560, CVE-2021-37561, CVE-2021-37584, CVE-2021-37563, CVE-2021-32467, CVE-2021-32468, CVE-2021-32469, CVE-2021-37562 |
| IEEE 1905 Vulnerabilities | CVE-2021-37566, CVE-2021-37569, CVE-2021-37568, CVE-2021-37583, CVE-2021-37571, CVE-2021-37567, CVE-2021-37565, CVE-2021-37564, CVE-2021-37570, CVE-2021-37572 |
NETGEAR is aware of industry-wide WiFi WPS and IEEE-1905 security vulnerabilities on products containing MediaTek microchips.
NETGEAR is working with MediaTek and plans to release firmware updates that fix these WiFi WPS and IEEE-1905 vulnerabilities for all products that are within the security support period, which we will release as they become available.
NETGEAR strongly recommends that you download the latest firmware as soon as possible. Firmware fixes are currently available for the following affected products:
Extenders:
- EAX11v2 fixed in firmware version 1.0.3.34
- EAX12 fixed in firmware version 1.0.3.34
- EX3700 fixed in firmware version 1.0.0.96
- EX3800 fixed in firmware version 1.0.0.96
- EX6120 fixed in firmware version 1.0.0.68
- EX6130 fixed in firmware version 1.0.0.48
- EX6250v2 fixed in firmware version 1.0.3.32
- EX6400v3 fixed in firmware version 1.0.3.32
- EX6410v2 fixed in firmware version 1.0.3.32
- EX6470 fixed in firmware version 1.0.3.32
Wireless Access Points:
- WAC104 fixed in firmware version 1.0.4.20
- WAC124 fixed in firmware version 1.0.4.8
- WAX202 fixed in firmware version 1.0.5.1
- WAX206 fixed in firmware version 1.0.4.0
Workarounds
No workarounds are available for this vulnerability.
Disclaimer
This document is provided on an "as is" basis and does not imply any kind of guarantee or warranty, including the warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular use. Your use of the information in the document or materials linked from the document is at your own risk. NETGEAR reserves the right to change or update this document at any time. NETGEAR expects to update this document as new information becomes available.
The WiFi WPS and IEEE-1905 vulnerabilities remain if you do not complete all recommended steps. NETGEAR is not responsible for any consequences that could have been avoided by following the recommendations in this notification.
Acknowledgements
MediaTek
Common Vulnerability Scoring System
Rating: High
Score: 8.2
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L
Best Practices for Updating Firmware
We recommend that you keep your NETGEAR devices up to date with the latest firmware. Firmware updates contain security fixes, bug fixes, and new features for your NETGEAR products.
If your product is supported by one of our apps, using the app is the easiest way to update your firmware:
- Orbi products: NETGEAR Orbi app
- NETGEAR WiFi routers: NETGEAR Nighthawk app
- Some NETGEAR Business products: NETGEAR Insight app (firmware updates through the app are available only for Insight subscribers)
If your product is not supported by one of our apps, you can always update your firmware manually by following the instructions in your product’s user manual, firmware release notes, or product support page. For more information, see Where can I find information about my NETGEAR product?.
Contact
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Revision History
2021-11-11: Published advisory
2022-04-13: Added EAX11v2, EAX12, EX3700, EX3800, EX6120, EX6130, EX6250v2, EX6400v3, EX6410v2, EX6470, WAC104, WAC124, WAX202, WAX206