What is CVE-2019-8572?

CVE-2019-8572 is a vulnerability in AirPort Base Station Firmware that allows remote attackers to cause arbitrary code execution.

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8572?

The severity of CVE-2019-8572 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

How does CVE-2019-8572 impact AirPort Base Station Firmware?

CVE-2019-8572 can lead to a null pointer dereference vulnerability in AirPort Base Station Firmware, potentially allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How can I fix CVE-2019-8572?

CVE-2019-8572 is fixed in AirPort Base Station Firmware updates 7.8.1 and 7.9.1. It is recommended to update the firmware to the latest version to mitigate the vulnerability.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8572?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-8572 on the Apple support website at https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210090 and https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210091.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2019-8572

critical

9.8

CWE

476 20

30/5/2019

27/10/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2019-8572: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Thu May 30 2019(Updated: )

A null pointer dereference was addressed with improved input validation. 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.

Credit: product-security@apple.com Maxime Villard Maxime Villard

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	<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 CVE-2019-8572?
CVE-2019-8572 is a vulnerability in AirPort Base Station Firmware that allows remote attackers to cause arbitrary code execution.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-8572?
The severity of CVE-2019-8572 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
How does CVE-2019-8572 impact AirPort Base Station Firmware?
CVE-2019-8572 can lead to a null pointer dereference vulnerability in AirPort Base Station Firmware, potentially allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How can I fix CVE-2019-8572?
CVE-2019-8572 is fixed in AirPort Base Station Firmware updates 7.8.1 and 7.9.1. It is recommended to update the firmware to the latest version to mitigate the vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8572?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-8572 on the Apple support website at https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210090 and https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210091.

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