CVE-2019-8799

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.

2.4

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

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Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS

Affected: Apple tvOS

Affected: Apple watchOS

Affected: Apple macOS

References

Link	Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210634	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210604	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210607	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210603	release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8799?: CVE-2019-8799 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-8799?: To fix CVE-2019-8799, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-8799 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-8799 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-8799?: CVE-2019-8799 affects Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple tvOS, Apple watchOS, Apple macOS.

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