In random_get_bytes of random.c, there is a possible degradation of randomness due to an insecure default value
Published Feb 28, 2019
7.5
HIGHCVSS 3.0
EPSS 0.86%
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.
Affected products
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- Version Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9StatusaffectedConstraints-
- Version
No data.
No Red Hat product state for this CVE.
No package ranges for this CVE.
Remediation
No remediation recorded yet.
Metrics
No CVSS v4.0 score for this CVE.
No CVSS v3.1 score for this CVE.
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
This CVE is not in the KEV list.
No CISA SSVC assessment for this CVE yet.
Estimated probability of exploitation in the wild in the next 30 days (FIRST EPSS). As of Oct 1, 2026.
Score over time
2021–2026- EPSS v1
- EPSS v5
- EPSS v2
- EPSS v3
Percentile over time
- EPSS v1
- EPSS v5
- EPSS v2
- EPSS v3
Table of values (11 key points)
Flat stretches are collapsed; showing up to 120 newest points.
| Date | Score | Percentile | Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 0.86% (0.00857) | 56.90th | v5 (v2026.06.15) |
| Sep 20, 2026 | 0.86% (0.00857) | 56.85th | v5 (v2026.06.15) |
| Jul 20, 2024 | 0.10% (0.00101) | 42.00th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Jun 27, 2024 | 0.10% (0.00101) | 41.85th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Sep 3, 2023 | 0.12% (0.00119) | 45.34th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 0.10% (0.00101) | 39.92th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Mar 6, 2023 | 1.44% (0.01440) | 73.47th | v2 (v2022.01.01) |
| Apr 1, 2022 | 1.44% (0.01440) | 71.44th | v2 (v2022.01.01) |
| Feb 4, 2022 | 19.46% (0.19462) | 93.87th | v2 (v2022.01.01) |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 1.07% (0.01073) | 28.73th | v5 (v2026.06.15) |
| Apr 14, 2021 | 0.24% (0.00241) | 0.00th | v1 |
References (2)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106946 vdb-entryx_refsource_BIDThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-02-01 x_refsource_CONFIRMVendor Advisory
| Link | Providers | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106946 | vdb-entryx_refsource_BIDThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry | |
| https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-02-01 | x_refsource_CONFIRMVendor Advisory |
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