CVE-2019-8578

Name: CVE-2019-8578
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-27T20:15:15.627+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-8578 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 2.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.60%

83.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Airport Base Station Firmware	< 7.8.1

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210090Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210091Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210090Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210091Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 27, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-8578?

How severe is CVE-2019-8578?

CVE-2019-8578 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8578?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST