CVE-2019-8541

LOW

iPhone OS < 12.2 and watchOS < 5.2 - Unprotected User Data Exposure via Motion Sensor Calibration

Title source: llm

Description

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.

References (2)

Core 2

Core References

Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc

https://support.apple.com/HT209599

Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc

https://support.apple.com/HT209602

Scores

CVSS v3 3.3

EPSS 0.0033

EPSS Percentile 25.8%

Attack Vector LOCAL

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

Details

Status published

Products (2)

apple/iphone_os < 12.2

apple/watchos < 5.2

Published Dec 18, 2019

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026