Vulnerability Details : CVE-2020-12859
Unnecessary fields in the OpenTrace/BlueTrace protocol in COVIDSafe through v1.0.17 allow a remote attacker to identify a device model by observing cleartext payload data. This allows re-identification of devices, especially less common phone models or those in low-density situations.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2020-12859
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.17%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 52 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2020-12859
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
10.0
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2.9
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NIST |
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5.3
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
3.9
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1.4
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2020-12859
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The product stores sensitive information in cleartext within a resource that might be accessible to another control sphere.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2020-12859
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https://www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/covidsafe-app
COVIDSafe app | Australian Government Department of HealthProduct;Vendor Advisory
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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u5a5ersKBH6eG362atALrzuXo3zuZ70qrGomWVEC27U/edit?usp=sharing
COVIDSafe Android App - BLE Privacy Issues - Google DocumentenThird Party Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2020-12859
- cpe:2.3:a:health:covidsafe:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*