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CVE-2020-12860

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.02%

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CVE-2020-12860 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. COVIDSafe through v1.0.17 allows a remote attacker to access phone name and model information because a BLE device can have four roles and COVIDSafe uses all of them. This allows for re-identification of a device, and potentially identification of the owner's name.. EPSS estimates a 1.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

COVIDSafe through v1.0.17 allows a remote attacker to access phone name and model information because a BLE device can have four roles and COVIDSafe uses all of them. This allows for re-identification of a device, and potentially identification of the owner's name.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.02%

58.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
HealthCovidsafe<= 1.0.17
HealthCovidsafeAll versions

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-12860?
COVIDSafe through v1.0.17 allows a remote attacker to access phone name and model information because a BLE device can have four roles and COVIDSafe uses all of them. This allows for re-identification of a device, and potentially identification of the owner's name.
How severe is CVE-2020-12860?
CVE-2020-12860 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12860?
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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Source: NVD / NIST