CVE-2019-8578 (GCVE-0-2019-8578)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2020-10-27 19:27 – Updated: 2024-08-04 21:24
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Summary
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. 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.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • A remote attacker may be able to cause arbitrary code execution
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References
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Vendor Product Version CPE status
Apple AirPort Base Station Firmware Update Affected: unspecified , < 7.9 (custom)
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