High severity · published Feb 28, 2019
CVE-2019-1997
In random_get_bytes of random.c, there is a possible degradation of randomness due to an insecure default value
7.5
CVSS
0.9%
EPSS
No
On KEV
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.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Scope
Unchanged
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.9% · higher than 58% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
AN
Android · Google
7.0; 7.1.1; 7.1.2; 8.0; 8.1; 9.0 · source: NVD, vendor
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-1997
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-1997
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106946
Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-02-01
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