How severe is CVE-2019-9472?

CVE-2019-9472 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-9472 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-9472?

CVE-2019-9472 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-9472?

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

When was CVE-2019-9472 published?

CVE-2019-9472 was published on 2020-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-9472

CVE-2019-9472 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-203.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-203
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2020-01-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In DCRYPTO_equals of compare.c, there is a possible timing attack due to improperly used crypto. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android kernel Android ID: A-130237611

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-9472?: In DCRYPTO_equals of compare.c, there is a possible timing attack due to improperly used crypto. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android kernel Android ID: A-130237611
How severe is CVE-2019-9472?: CVE-2019-9472 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-9472 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-9472?: CVE-2019-9472 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9472?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-9472 published?: CVE-2019-9472 was published on 2020-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2019-12-01

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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