CVE-2019-9461

Name: CVE-2019-9461
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-06T22:15:13.957+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-9461 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Android kernel in VPN routing there is a possible information disclosure. This could lead to remote information disclosure by an adjacent network attacker with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 1.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Android kernel in VPN routing there is a possible information disclosure. This could lead to remote information disclosure by an adjacent network attacker with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.50%

71.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/12/05/1Exploit, Mailing List
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/12/05/2Exploit, Mailing List
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/12/08/1Exploit, Mailing List
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2019-09-01Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/12/05/1Exploit, Mailing List
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/12/05/2Exploit, Mailing List
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/12/08/1Exploit, Mailing List
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2019-09-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 6, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-9461?

How severe is CVE-2019-9461?

CVE-2019-9461 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-9461?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST