CVE-2019-8799

Name: CVE-2019-8799
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-27T20:15:19.69+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 2.4/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-8799 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.4/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was resolved by replacing device names with a random identifier. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.1 and iPadOS 13.1, macOS Catalina 10.15, watchOS 6, tvOS 13. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This issue was resolved by replacing device names with a random identifier. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.1 and iPadOS 13.1, macOS Catalina 10.15, watchOS 6, tvOS 13. An attacker in physical proximity may be able to passively observe device names in AWDL communications.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

2.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.33%

25.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 13.1
Apple	Iphone Os	< 13.1
Apple	Mac Os X	< 10.15
Apple	Tvos	< 13.0
Apple	Watchos	< 6.0

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210603Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210604Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210607Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210634Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210603Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210604Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210607Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210634Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 27, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-8799?

How severe is CVE-2019-8799?

CVE-2019-8799 has a CVSS score of 2.4/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8799?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-8799?

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Source: NVD / NIST