CVE-2019-2102: High severity tvos vulnerability

Published May 13, 2019
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Updated

Bluetooth. This issue was addressed by disabling accessories with insecure Bluetooth connections. Customers using the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) version of the Titan Security Key by Google should review Android’s June Bulletins and Google’s advisory and take appropriate action.

Other sources

In the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) specification, there is a provided example Long Term Key (LTK). If a BLE device were to use this as a hardcoded LTK, it is theoretically possible for a proximate attacker to remotely inject keystrokes on a paired Android host due to improperly used crypto. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9. Android ID: A-128843052.

Credit

Matt Beaver, Erik Peterson(Microsoft Corp), Matt Beaver, Erik Peterson(Microsoft Corp), Matt Beaver, Erik Peterson(Microsoft Corp)

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
tvOS<12.3
12.3
Google Android=7.0
Google Android=7.1.1
Google Android=7.1.2
Google Android=8.0
Google Android=8.1
Google Android=9.0
macOS Mojave<10.14.5
10.14.5
macOS High Sierra
Apple Sierra
Google Android
Apple iOS and iPadOS<12.3
12.3

Event History

Jun 3, 2019
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Jun 7, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:38 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-2102?

CVE-2019-2102 is a vulnerability related to Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) specification that allows a proximate attacker to remotely inject keystrokes on a paired Android host.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-2102?

CVE-2019-2102 has a severity score of 8.8 (high).

3

Which software and versions are affected by CVE-2019-2102?

CVE-2019-2102 affects macOS Mojave 10.14.5, Apple High Sierra, Apple Sierra, iOS up to 12.3, tvOS up to 12.3, and various versions of Google Android.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-2102?

To fix CVE-2019-2102, you need to update your operating system to the latest available version provided by the respective vendors.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-2102?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-2102 on the following references: [Link 1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210119), [Link 2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210118), [Link 3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210120).

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