CVE-2019-1997 json
In random_get_bytes of random.c, there is a possible degradation of randomness due to an insecure default value.
published 2019-02-28 7 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2019-10554
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.9%
- EPSS 0.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 58%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Exploit prediction
0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 58% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 7.5 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Affected products
- Android Android
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-330 Use of Insufficiently Random Values
References
-
source.android.com
/security/bulletin/2019-02-01
vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/106946
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2019-1997
- NVD CVE-2019-1997
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