CVE-2019-1997
mediumpriority · track · 30OT risk · elevatedEPSS 0.009 · 58 %ileEUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
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.
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · medium–high · 5–7.5
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affected products (7)
Products and version ranges known to be affected.
- Android Android≤ Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9enisa_euvdEU
also known as (3)
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sources
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references (8)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106946cnnvd
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-1997cnnvd
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-02-01cnnvd
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-02-01.htmlPatchcnnvd
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106946enisa_euvd
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-02-01enisa_euvd
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106946Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entrynvd
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-02-01Vendor Advisorynvd
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