CVE-2019-8580 Security feature bypass in AirPort Base Station Firmware Update

High 7.5 Published 27 Oct 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers can bypass source-routing restrictions on Apple AirPort Base Stations by sending specially crafted IPv4 packets.

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-2019-8580?

CVE-2019-8580 is a high-severity 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

Source-routed IPv4 packets were disabled by default. This issue is fixed in AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.8.1, AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.9.1. Source-routed IPv4 packets may be unexpectedly accepted.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8580?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Airport Base Station Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8580?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8580 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-8580 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8580 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7gvq-p4h3-4v6r.