CVE-2020-6812: Infoleak
Last updated 25 August 2025
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The first time AirPods are connected to an iPhone, they become named after the user's name by default (e.g. Jane Doe's AirPods.) Websites with camera or microphone permission are able to enumerate device names, disclosing the user's name. To resolve this issue, Firefox added a special case that renames devices containing the substring 'AirPods' to simply 'AirPods'.
— Mozilla
Affected Software
Event History
Parent advisories
This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-6812?
The severity of CVE-2020-6812 is medium.
Which software is affected by CVE-2020-6812?
Mozilla Firefox (version up to 74), Mozilla Thunderbird (version up to 68.6), Mozilla Firefox ESR (version up to 68.6) are affected by CVE-2020-6812.
How does CVE-2020-6812 affect AirPods?
CVE-2020-6812 does not directly affect AirPods. It is a vulnerability in Firefox that can lead to the disclosure of the user's name when AirPods are connected to an iPhone.
How can the disclosure of the user's name be resolved?
The disclosure of the user's name can be resolved by updating Firefox to version 74 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-6812?
More information about CVE-2020-6812 can be found at the following references: [Reference 1](https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1616661), [Reference 2](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2020-08/), [Reference 3](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2020-10/).