Is CVE-2021-43573 actively exploited?

CVE-2021-43573 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2024-11-21.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-43573?

CVE-2021-43573 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2021-43573?

Patch guidance is available from realtek security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2021-43573.

Which products are affected by CVE-2021-43573?

1 product: realtek rtl8195am firmware.

Fix CVE-2021-43573 - CRITICAL realtek rtl8195am firmware

Description

A buffer overflow was discovered on Realtek RTL8195AM devices before 2.0.10. It exists in the client code when processing a malformed IE length of HT capability information in the Beacon and Association response frame.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-120

Metadata

Primary Vendor: REALTEK
Published: 11/11/2021
Last Modified: 11/21/2024
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-2021-43573

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