CVE-2019-8541

low-risk

Published 2019-12-18

A privacy issue existed in motion sensor calibration. This issue was addressed with improved motion sensor processing. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2. A malicious app may be able to track users between installs.

Do I need to act?

0.05% chance of exploitation

EPSS score — low exploit probability

Not on CISA KEV list

No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA

Patch status unknown

Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance

CVSS 3.3/10 Low

LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (2)

Iphone Os

Watchos

Affected Vendors

Apple

References (4)

Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/HT209599

Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/HT209602

Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/HT209599

Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/HT209602

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low-risk

Severity 13/34 · Low

Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal

Exposure 7/34 · Low