CVE-2019-15126
CVE-2019-15126 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-367.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.1)
- CVSS v2: 2.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-367
- Affected product: Apple Ipados
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered on Broadcom Wi-Fi client devices. Specifically timed and handcrafted traffic can cause internal errors (related to state transitions) in a WLAN device that lead to improper layer 2 Wi-Fi encryption with a consequent possibility of information disclosure over the air for a discrete set of traffic, a different vulnerability than CVE-2019-9500, CVE-2019-9501, CVE-2019-9502, and CVE-2019-9503.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-15126?
- An issue was discovered on Broadcom Wi-Fi client devices. Specifically timed and handcrafted traffic can cause internal errors (related to state transitions) in a WLAN device that lead to improper layer 2 Wi-Fi encryption with a consequent possibility of information disclosure over the air for a discrete set of traffic, a different vulnerability than CVE-2019-9500, CVE-2019-9501, CVE-2019-9502, and CVE-2019-9503.
- How severe is CVE-2019-15126?
- CVE-2019-15126 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2019-15126 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-15126?
- CVE-2019-15126 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-15126?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-15126 published?
- CVE-2019-15126 was published on 2020-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156809/Broadcom-Wi-Fi-KR00K-Proof-Of-Concept.html
- http://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2020-003.txt
- http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200527-01-wifi-en
- http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-notices/huawei-sn-20200228-01-kr00k-en
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-712518.pdf
- https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2020-0001
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT210721
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT210722
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT210788
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20200226-wi-fi-info-disclosure
- https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-224-05
- https://www.mist.com/documentation/mist-security-advisory-kr00k-attack-faq/
- https://www.synology.com/security/advisory/Synology_SA_20_03
Affected products (9)
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:broadcom:bcm4389_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:broadcom:bcm43012_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:broadcom:bcm43013_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:broadcom:bcm4375_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:broadcom:bcm43752_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:broadcom:bcm4356_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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