Use After Free Vulnerability in AirPort Base Station Firmware by Apple
CVE-2019-8578
9.8CRITICAL
Key Information:
- Vendor
Apple
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 27 October 2020
What is CVE-2019-8578?
A use after free issue has been identified in the AirPort Base Station Firmware that could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability is addressed through enhanced memory management in the firmware updates released by Apple. Users are advised to promptly update to the latest firmware versions to mitigate potential security risks and ensure their devices remain secure.

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Affected Version(s)
AirPort Base Station Firmware Update < 7.9
AirPort Base Station Firmware Update < 7.8
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved