First published: Mon Mar 25 2019(Updated: )
A user privacy issue was addressed by removing the broadcast MAC address. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2. A device may be passively tracked by its WiFi MAC address.
Credit: David Kreitschmann Milan Stute Secure Mobile Networking Lab at Technische UniversitDavid Kreitschmann Milan Stute Secure Mobile Networking Lab at Technische Universit product-security@apple.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Apple iOS | <12.2 | 12.2 |
Apple macOS Mojave | <10.14.4 | 10.14.4 |
Apple High Sierra | ||
Apple Sierra | ||
Apple iPhone OS | <12.2 |
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(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-8567.
The title of the vulnerability is Wi-Fi. A user privacy issue was addressed by removing the broadcast MAC address.
The description of the vulnerability is Wi-Fi. A user privacy issue was addressed by removing the broadcast MAC address.
The software affected by the vulnerability includes macOS Mojave 10.14.4, High Sierra, and Sierra.
The user privacy issue was addressed by removing the broadcast MAC address.
You can find more information about the vulnerability at the following reference link: [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209600](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209600)