CVE-2019-8548: Low severity apple ios, ipados, and watchos vulnerability
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.
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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.
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Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2019-8538
- CVE-2019-8516
- CVE-2019-8552
- CVE-2019-8511
- CVE-2019-8542
- CVE-2019-8906
- CVE-2019-7286
- CVE-2019-8553
- CVE-2019-8545
- CVE-2019-5608
- CVE-2019-8547
- CVE-2019-8525
- CVE-2019-8527
- CVE-2019-8528
- CVE-2019-8540
- CVE-2019-8514
- CVE-2019-6207
- CVE-2019-8510
- CVE-2019-7293
- CVE-2019-8532
- CVE-2019-8546
- CVE-2019-8548
- CVE-2019-8549
- CVE-2019-8541
- CVE-2019-8618
- CVE-2019-8531
- CVE-2019-8502
- CVE-2019-8517
- CVE-2019-8536
- CVE-2019-8544
- CVE-2019-8506
- CVE-2019-8518
- CVE-2019-8558
- CVE-2019-8559
- CVE-2019-8563
- CVE-2019-8638
- CVE-2019-8639
- CVE-2019-7292
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-8548?
The severity of CVE-2019-8548 is low with a CVSS score of 2.4.
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.
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.
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.