CVE-2019-7291: Medium severity apple airport base station firmware update vulnerability
A denial of service issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.8.1, AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.9.1. An attacker in a privileged position may be able to perform a denial of service attack.
Other sources
AirPort Base Station Firmware. A denial of service issue was addressed with improved memory handling.
Credit
Affected Software
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-7291.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-7291?
The severity of CVE-2019-7291 is medium with a severity value of 6.5.
How does CVE-2019-7291 affect Apple AirPort Base Station Firmware?
CVE-2019-7291 affects Apple AirPort Base Station Firmware versions up to and including 7.8.1.
How can the denial of service issue be fixed?
The denial of service issue can be fixed by updating to AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.9.1 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-7291?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-7291 on the Apple support website: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210090