CVE-2019-8588

Name: CVE-2019-8588
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-27T20:15:15.97+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-8588 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 1.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.81%

75.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

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-2019-8588?

How severe is CVE-2019-8588?

CVE-2019-8588 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8588?

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