CVE-2021-30866
A user privacy issue was addressed by removing the broadcast MAC address. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15, watchOS 8, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. A device may be passively tracked by its WiFi MAC address.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-30866.
What is the title of the vulnerability?
The title of the vulnerability is bootp. A user privacy issue was addressed by removing the broadcast MAC address.
What is the description of the vulnerability?
The vulnerability is related to bootp and it is a user privacy issue that was addressed by removing the broadcast MAC address.
Which software products are affected by the vulnerability?
The vulnerability affects multiple software products, including Apple watchOS up to version 8, Apple iOS up to version 15, Apple iPadOS up to version 15, Apple macOS Monterey up to version 12.0.1, and Apple tvOS up to version 15.
Are there any remedies available for the vulnerability?
Yes, there are remedies available for the vulnerability. Please refer to the official Apple support page for each affected software product for more information.