How severe is CVE-2019-7291?

CVE-2019-7291 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-7291 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-7291?

CVE-2019-7291 affects Apple Airport Base Station Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-7291?

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

When was CVE-2019-7291 published?

CVE-2019-7291 was published on 2020-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-7291

CVE-2019-7291 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Airport Base Station Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Airport Base Station Firmware
Published: 2020-10-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A denial of service issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.8.1, AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.9.1. An attacker in a privileged position may be able to perform a denial of service attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-7291?: A denial of service issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.8.1, AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.9.1. An attacker in a privileged position may be able to perform a denial of service attack.
How severe is CVE-2019-7291?: CVE-2019-7291 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-7291 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-7291?: CVE-2019-7291 affects Apple Airport Base Station Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-7291?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-7291 published?: CVE-2019-7291 was published on 2020-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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