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

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CVE-2019-7291

medium

6.5

30/5/2019

27/10/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2019-7291

First published: Thu May 30 2019(Updated: )

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.

Credit: Maxime Villard product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple AirPort Base Station Firmware Update	<7.9.1	7.9.1
Apple AirPort Base Station Firmware Update	<7.8.1	7.8.1
Apple AirPort Base Station Firmware Update	<7.8.1

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Reference Links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210090 (Advisory)
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210091 (Advisory)

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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

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