7.5
CWE
200
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2019-8620: Infoleak

First published: Mon May 13 2019(Updated: )

Wi-Fi. A user privacy issue was addressed by removing the broadcast MAC address.

Credit: David Kreitschmann Milan Stute Secure Mobile Networking Lab at Technische UniversitDavid 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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iPhone OS<12.3
Apple tvOS<12.3
Apple watchOS<5.2.1
Apple watchOS<5.2.1
5.2.1
Apple iOS<12.3
12.3
Apple tvOS<12.3
12.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-8620.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-8620?

    The severity of CVE-2019-8620 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

  • What is the description of CVE-2019-8620?

    CVE-2019-8620 is a user privacy issue that was addressed by removing the broadcast MAC address. A device may be passively tracked by its WiFi MAC address.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-8620?

    iOS versions up to but excluding 12.3, tvOS versions up to but excluding 12.3, and watchOS versions up to but excluding 5.2.1 are affected by CVE-2019-8620.

  • How can I fix CVE-2019-8620?

    Update your device's iOS, tvOS, or watchOS software to version 12.3, 12.3, or 5.2.1 respectively.

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