CVE-2019-8581: Input Validation

Published May 30, 2019
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Updated

AirPort Base Station Firmware. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation.

Other sources

An out-of-bounds read 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 leak memory.

Credit

Lucio Albornoz

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
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

Event History

Oct 27, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:37 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8581?

CVE-2019-8581 is rated as having a moderate severity level due to the potential for remote exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-8581?

To fix CVE-2019-8581, update your AirPort Base Station Firmware to version 7.8.1 or 7.9.1.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2019-8581?

CVE-2019-8581 affects Apple AirPort Base Station Firmware versions prior to 7.8.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-8581?

CVE-2019-8581 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to exploit the system.

5

Is there a public exploit available for CVE-2019-8581?

As of now, there are no publicly known exploits specifically targeting CVE-2019-8581.

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