CVE-2019-8854
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.15%
Last modified
CVE-2019-8854 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 1.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| 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 Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210606Release 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/HT210604Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210606Release 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
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-8854?
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.
How severe is CVE-2019-8854?
CVE-2019-8854 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8854?
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.
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