CVE-2019-8548: Low severity apple ios, ipados, and watchos vulnerability

Published 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.

Other sources

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. This issue is fixed in watchOS 5.2. A partially entered passcode may not clear when the device goes to sleep.

Credit

Tobias Sachs

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Apple WatchOS<5.2
5.2
Apple WatchOS<5.2

Event History

Dec 18, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:33 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-8548?

CVE-2019-8548 is a vulnerability that allows partially entered passcodes to not clear when the device goes to sleep.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8548?

The severity of CVE-2019-8548 is low with a CVSS score of 2.4.

3

How does CVE-2019-8548 affect Apple watchOS?

CVE-2019-8548 affects Apple watchOS versions up to 5.2, where partially entered passcodes may not clear when the device goes to sleep.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-8548 in Apple watchOS?

To fix CVE-2019-8548 in Apple watchOS, you should update to watchOS 5.2 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8548?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-8548 on the Apple support page at https://support.apple.com/HT209602.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203