HIGH
CVE-2021-37605
CWE-670Published: August 5, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
In version 6.5 Microchip MiWi software and all previous versions including legacy products, the stack is validating only two out of four Message Integrity Check (MIC) bytes.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-37605 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
microchip1 product(s)
miwi
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (12)
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https://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/asf-release-notes-3.51.0.101-readme.pdfRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.microchip.com/product-change-notifications/#/Vendor Advisory
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https://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/asf-release-notes-3.51.0.101-readme.pdfRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.microchip.com/product-change-notifications/#/Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2021-37605
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-670
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 5, 2021
Related CVEs (CWE-670)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-37605 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.