How severe is CVE-2012-2808?

CVE-2012-2808 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-2808 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2808?

CVE-2012-2808 affects Google Bionic. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2808?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-2808 published?

CVE-2012-2808 was published on 2015-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2808

CVE-2012-2808 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Bionic with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Google Bionic
Published: 2015-04-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The PRNG implementation in the DNS resolver in Bionic in Android before 4.1.1 incorrectly uses time and PID information during the generation of random numbers for query ID values and UDP source ports, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof DNS responses by guessing these numbers, a related issue to CVE-2015-0800.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2808?: The PRNG implementation in the DNS resolver in Bionic in Android before 4.1.1 incorrectly uses time and PID information during the generation of random numbers for query ID values and UDP source ports, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof DNS responses by guessing these numbers, a related issue to CVE-2015-0800.
How severe is CVE-2012-2808?: CVE-2012-2808 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2808 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2808?: CVE-2012-2808 affects Google Bionic. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2808?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2808 published?: CVE-2012-2808 was published on 2015-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:google:bionic:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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