CVE-2019-8588 json
A null pointer dereference was addressed with improved input validation.
published 2020-10-27 6 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2019-17978
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.8%
- EPSS 1.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 79%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
- Apple AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.8, 7.9
Exploit prediction
1.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 79% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 7.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.8 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C |
Affected products
- Apple AirPort Base Station Firmware Update
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-476 NULL Pointer Dereference
References
-
support.apple.com
/en-us/HT210090
vendor-advisory
-
support.apple.com
/en-us/HT210091
vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2019-8588
- NVD CVE-2019-8588
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