CVE-2019-8578 Use after free in AirPort Base Station Firmware Update

Critical 9.8 Published 27 Oct 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

A remote attacker can achieve arbitrary code execution via a use-after-free vulnerability in Apple AirPort Base Station firmware.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-8578?

CVE-2019-8578 is a critical use after free vulnerability in Apple AirPort Base Station Firmware Update, published on 27 Oct 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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.

Weakness: CWE-416

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8578?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Airport Base Station Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8578?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8578 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2019-8578 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8578 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4376-93v6-4h5m.