MediaTek Chipsets Uncaught Exception in Network Hardware Leading to Remote Denial-of-Service Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A denial-of-service vulnerability has been identified in the network hardware of certain MediaTek chipsets, including the MT7981 and MT7986. This issue arises from an uncaught exception, which can cause the system to hang. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without the need for additional execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability can cause a system hang, leading to a remote denial-of-service condition.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
8.1
impact
2.5
exploitability
7.0
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.0
threat
0.1
urgency
2.9
incentive
5.8

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