Apple · Apple Airport Extreme Base Station Firmware · CVE-2008-1012
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station Firmware version 7.3.1
**Description**
The issue allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, specifically a file sharing hang, by sending a crafted AFP request. This is related to input validation.
**Recommendations**
For Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station Firmware version 7.3.1, consider restricting access to the AFP service until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, disabling the file sharing feature may help minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.