First published: Wed Mar 27 2019(Updated: )
Passcode. An issue existed where partially entered passcodes may not clear when the device went to sleep. This issue was addressed by clearing the passcode when a locked device sleeps.
Credit: Tobias Sachs product-security@apple.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Apple watchOS | <5.2 | |
Apple watchOS | <5.2 | 5.2 |
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(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
CVE-2019-8548 is a vulnerability that allows partially entered passcodes to not clear when the device goes to sleep.
The severity of CVE-2019-8548 is low with a CVSS score of 2.4.
CVE-2019-8548 affects Apple watchOS versions up to 5.2, where partially entered passcodes may not clear when the device goes to sleep.
To fix CVE-2019-8548 in Apple watchOS, you should update to watchOS 5.2 or later.
You can find more information about CVE-2019-8548 on the Apple support page at https://support.apple.com/HT209602.