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CVE-2019-1997
In random_get_bytes of random.c, there is a possible degradation of randomness due to an insecure default value. This could lead to local…
High7.5EPSS 0.86%
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- google_android
Description
In random_get_bytes of random.c, there is a possible degradation of randomness due to an insecure default value. This could lead to local information disclosure via an insecure wireless connection with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9. Android ID: A-117508900.
Scores
| Scored by | CVSS | Score | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVDNVD · Modified | 3.0 | High7.5 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
- EPSS (exploitation in 30 days)
- 0.86% · top 42% of all CVEs (2 Nov 2026)
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The list uses the assigner's score when there is one, then CISA's, then NVD's: High 7.5.
Weakness
- Information disclosure
- CWE-330 (opens in a new tab)
Affected products
Android · Android
- affected Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9
References (2)
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-02-01 (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_CONFIRMx_transferred
- 106946 (opens in a new tab)vdb-entryx_refsource_BIDx_transferred
Sources
The same CVE in the primary databases and aggregators, to check against.
- CVE.org record (opens in a new tab)
- CVE List JSON (GitHub) (opens in a new tab)
- NVD (opens in a new tab)
- FIRST EPSS (opens in a new tab)
- OSV.dev (opens in a new tab)
- GitHub Advisories (opens in a new tab)
- CIRCL Vulnerability-Lookup (opens in a new tab)
Record last updated .