How severe is CVE-2010-1804?

CVE-2010-1804 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2010-1804 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-1804?

CVE-2010-1804 primarily affects Apple Airport Express Base Station Firmware. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1804?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2010-1804 published?

CVE-2010-1804 was published on 2010-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-1804

CVE-2010-1804 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Airport Express Base Station Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Airport Express Base Station Firmware
Published: 2010-12-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the network bridge functionality on the Apple Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme Base Station, and AirPort Express Base Station with firmware before 7.5.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (networking outage) via a crafted DHCP reply.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1804?: Unspecified vulnerability in the network bridge functionality on the Apple Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme Base Station, and AirPort Express Base Station with firmware before 7.5.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (networking outage) via a crafted DHCP reply.
How severe is CVE-2010-1804?: CVE-2010-1804 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2010-1804 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-1804?: CVE-2010-1804 primarily affects Apple Airport Express Base Station Firmware. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1804?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2010-1804 published?: CVE-2010-1804 was published on 2010-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:h:apple:airport_express_base_station_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:apple:airport_express_base_station_firmware:3.84:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:apple:airport_express_base_station_firmware:4.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:apple:airport_express_base_station_firmware:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:apple:airport_express_base_station_firmware:6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:apple:airport_express_base_station_firmware:7.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:apple:airport_express_base_station_firmware:7.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:apple:airport_extreme_base_station_firmware:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:apple:airport_extreme_base_station_firmware:5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:apple:airport_express:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:apple:airport_extreme:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:apple:time_capsule:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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