CVE-2019-8578

Description

A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.8.1, AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.9.1. A remote attacker may be able to cause arbitrary code execution.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.93% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: Apple AirPort Base Station Firmware Update
Affected: Apple AirPort Base Station Firmware Update
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210090 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210091 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8578?
CVE-2019-8578 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-8578?
To fix CVE-2019-8578, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-8578 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-8578 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-8578?
CVE-2019-8578 affects Apple AirPort Base Station Firmware Update, Apple AirPort Base Station Firmware Update.
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