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CVE-2019-8541

• Severity: low (CVSS 3.3 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 0.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2019-12-18 · updated 2026-06-17

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.

Affected products

• Apple Iphone Os: before 12.2 — fixed in 12.2
• Apple watchOS: before 5.2 — fixed in 5.2

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Apple Iphone Os 12.2; Apple watchOS 5.2. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

• https://support.apple.com/HT209599
• https://support.apple.com/HT209602
• https://support.apple.com/HT209599
• https://support.apple.com/HT209602

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