CVE-2019-8588: Input Validation

Published May 30, 2019
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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 a system denial of service.

Other sources

AirPort Base Station Firmware. A null pointer dereference was addressed with improved input validation.

Credit

Vince Cali@@0x56

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 vulnerability ID for this flaw?

The vulnerability ID for this flaw is CVE-2019-8588.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8588?

The severity of CVE-2019-8588 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

3

Which products are affected by this vulnerability?

Apple AirPort Base Station Firmware Update versions up to and including 7.8.1 are affected.

4

How can this vulnerability be fixed?

The vulnerability can be fixed by updating to AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.8.1 or 7.9.1.

5

Is there any additional information available?

Additional information about this vulnerability can be found in the references provided by Apple.

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