CVE-2019-8567: Infoleak

Published Mar 25, 2019
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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.

Other sources

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 Universit)

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
macOS Mojave<10.14.4
10.14.4
macOS High Sierra
macOS High Sierra
Apple iOS and iPadOS<12.2
12.2
iPhone OS<12.2

Event History

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

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This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-8567.

2

What is the title of the vulnerability?

The title of the vulnerability is Wi-Fi. A user privacy issue was addressed by removing the broadcast MAC address.

3

What is the description of the vulnerability?

The description of the vulnerability is Wi-Fi. A user privacy issue was addressed by removing the broadcast MAC address.

4

Which software is affected by the vulnerability?

The software affected by the vulnerability includes macOS Mojave 10.14.4, High Sierra, and Sierra.

5

How was the user privacy issue addressed?

The user privacy issue was addressed by removing the broadcast MAC address.

6

Where can I find more information about the vulnerability?

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)

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