Vulnerability Description
A user privacy issue was addressed by removing the broadcast MAC address. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15, watchOS 6, iOS 13, tvOS 13. A device may be passively tracked by its Wi-Fi MAC address.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 13.2 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.15 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 13.2 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 6.0 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210604Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210606Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210607Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210634Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210604Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210606Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210607Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210634Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-8854?
CVE-2019-8854 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). A user privacy issue was addressed by removing the broadcast MAC address. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15, watchOS 6, iOS 13, tvOS 13. A device may be passively tracked by its Wi-Fi MAC ad...
How severe is CVE-2019-8854?
CVE-2019-8854 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-8854?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.