How severe is CVE-2017-12816?

CVE-2017-12816 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-12816 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-12816?

CVE-2017-12816 affects Kaspersky Internet Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12816?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-12816 published?

CVE-2017-12816 was published on 2017-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-12816

CVE-2017-12816 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Kaspersky Internet Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Kaspersky Internet Security
Published: 2017-08-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Kaspersky Internet Security for Android 11.12.4.1622, some of application exports activities have weak permissions, which might be used by a malware application to get unauthorized access to the product functionality by using Android IPC.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12816?: In Kaspersky Internet Security for Android 11.12.4.1622, some of application exports activities have weak permissions, which might be used by a malware application to get unauthorized access to the product functionality by using Android IPC.
How severe is CVE-2017-12816?: CVE-2017-12816 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-12816 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-12816?: CVE-2017-12816 affects Kaspersky Internet Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12816?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-12816 published?: CVE-2017-12816 was published on 2017-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky:internet_security:11.12.4.1622:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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