CVE-2019-8541
First published: Mon Mar 25 2019(Updated: )
A privacy issue existed in motion sensor calibration. This issue was addressed with improved motion sensor processing. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2. A malicious app may be able to track users between installs.
Credit: Stan (Jiexin) Zhang Alastair R. Beresford the University of CambridgeIan Sheret Polymath Insight LimitedStan (Jiexin) Zhang Alastair R. Beresford the University of CambridgeIan Sheret Polymath Insight Limited product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iPhone OS | <12.2 | |
| Apple watchOS | <5.2 | |
| Apple iOS | <12.2 | 12.2 |
| Apple watchOS | <5.2 | 5.2 |
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Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
- CVE-2019-8538
- CVE-2019-8516
- CVE-2019-8552
- CVE-2019-8511
- CVE-2019-8542
- CVE-2019-8906
- CVE-2019-7286
- CVE-2019-8553
- CVE-2019-8545
- CVE-2019-5608
- CVE-2019-8547
- CVE-2019-8525
- CVE-2019-8527
- CVE-2019-8528
- CVE-2019-8540
- CVE-2019-8514
- CVE-2019-6207
- CVE-2019-8510
- CVE-2019-7293
- CVE-2019-8532
- CVE-2019-8546
- CVE-2019-8548
- CVE-2019-8549
- CVE-2019-8541
- CVE-2019-8618
- CVE-2019-8531
- CVE-2019-8502
- CVE-2019-8517
- CVE-2019-8536
- CVE-2019-8544
- CVE-2019-8506
- CVE-2019-8518
- CVE-2019-8558
- CVE-2019-8559
- CVE-2019-8563
- CVE-2019-8638
- CVE-2019-8639
- CVE-2019-7292
- CVE-2019-6203
- CVE-2019-8512
- CVE-2019-8550
- CVE-2019-8565
- CVE-2019-8521
- CVE-2019-8504
- CVE-2019-8529
- CVE-2019-7284
- CVE-2019-8566
- CVE-2019-8554
- CVE-2019-6204
- CVE-2019-8505
- CVE-2019-8551
- CVE-2019-8535
- CVE-2019-6201
- CVE-2019-8523
- CVE-2019-8524
- CVE-2019-8562
- CVE-2019-6222
- CVE-2019-8515
- CVE-2019-7285
- CVE-2019-8556
- CVE-2019-8503
- CVE-2019-8567
- CVE-2019-8530
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this privacy issue in motion sensor calibration?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-8541.
What is the severity level of CVE-2019-8541?
The severity level of CVE-2019-8541 is low.
How does this vulnerability affect Apple iOS?
This vulnerability affects Apple iOS version up to but excluding 12.2.
How does this vulnerability affect Apple watchOS?
This vulnerability affects Apple watchOS version up to but excluding 5.2.
How can I fix this vulnerability in my Apple device?
To fix this vulnerability, update your iOS device to version 12.2 or later, and update your watchOS device to version 5.2 or later.
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