CVE-2019-1997

HIGH

Android 7.0-9 - Local Information Disclosure via Insecure Randomness in random_get_bytes

Title source: llm

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.

References (2)

Core 2

Core References

Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-02-01

Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106946

Scores

CVSS v3 7.5

EPSS 0.0086

EPSS Percentile 53.5%

Attack Vector NETWORK

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Details

CWE

CWE-330

Status published

Products (6)

google/android 7.0

google/android 7.1.1

google/android 7.1.2

google/android 8.0

google/android 8.1

google/android 9.0

Published Feb 28, 2019

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026