CVE-2019-8620: Infoleak

Published May 13, 2019
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Updated

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

Other sources

A user privacy issue was addressed by removing the broadcast MAC address. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.3, tvOS 12.3, watchOS 5.2.1. A device may be passively tracked by its WiFi MAC address.

Credit

David Kreitschmann, Milan Stute(Secure Mobile Networking Lab at Technische Universit), David Kreitschmann, Milan Stute(Secure Mobile Networking Lab at Technische Universit), David Kreitschmann, Milan Stute(Secure Mobile Networking Lab at Technische Universit)

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<12.3
12.3
Apple WatchOS<5.2.1
5.2.1
Apple iOS<12.3
12.3
Apple iPhone OS<12.3
Apple tvOS<12.3
Apple WatchOS<5.2.1

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-8620.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8620?

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

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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