CVE-2019-1997 — HIGH (7.5) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability 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 Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	7.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-330

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106946Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-02-01Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106946Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-02-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-1997?

CVE-2019-1997 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). 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 wit...

How severe is CVE-2019-1997?

CVE-2019-1997 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-1997?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.