How severe is CVE-2008-1012?

CVE-2008-1012 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-1012 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1012?

CVE-2008-1012 affects Apple Apple Airport Extreme Base Station. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1012?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-1012 published?

CVE-2008-1012 was published on 2008-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1012

CVE-2008-1012 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Apple Airport Extreme Base Station with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Apple Apple Airport Extreme Base Station
Published: 2008-03-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station Firmware 7.3.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (file sharing hang) via a crafted AFP request, related to "input validation."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1012?: Unspecified vulnerability in Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station Firmware 7.3.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (file sharing hang) via a crafted AFP request, related to "input validation."
How severe is CVE-2008-1012?: CVE-2008-1012 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1012 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1012?: CVE-2008-1012 affects Apple Apple Airport Extreme Base Station. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1012?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1012 published?: CVE-2008-1012 was published on 2008-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:apple_airport_extreme_base_station:*:*:7.3.1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*

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