CVE-2019-1997: Google Android

High severity, CVSS 7.5. EPSS: 0.9% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Affected products

• Google Android: version 7.0 only; version 7.1.1 only; version 7.1.2 only; version 8.0 only; version 8.1 only; version 9.0 only

Published 2019-02-28. Last modified 2026-06-17.