Vulnerability Description
Non-reinitialisation of random data in the advertising payload in COVIDSafe v1.0.15 and v1.0.16 allows a remote attacker to re-identify Android devices running COVIDSafe by scanning for their advertising beacons.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Health | Covidsafe | < 1.0.17 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u5a5ersKBH6eG362atALrzuXo3zuZ70qrGomWVEC27U/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/covidsafe-appProductVendor Advisory
- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u5a5ersKBH6eG362atALrzuXo3zuZ70qrGomWVEC27U/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/covidsafe-appProductVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-12858?
CVE-2020-12858 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Non-reinitialisation of random data in the advertising payload in COVIDSafe v1.0.15 and v1.0.16 allows a remote attacker to re-identify Android devices running COVIDSafe by scanning for their advertis...
How severe is CVE-2020-12858?
CVE-2020-12858 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-2020-12858?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Health Covidsafe.