How severe is CVE-2017-12817?

CVE-2017-12817 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-12817 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-12817?

CVE-2017-12817 affects Kaspersky Internet Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12817?

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

When was CVE-2017-12817 published?

CVE-2017-12817 was published on 2017-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-12817

CVE-2017-12817 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kaspersky Internet Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-311.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-311
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 the application trace files were not encrypted.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12817?: In Kaspersky Internet Security for Android 11.12.4.1622, some of the application trace files were not encrypted.
How severe is CVE-2017-12817?: CVE-2017-12817 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-12817 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-12817?: CVE-2017-12817 affects Kaspersky Internet Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12817?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-12817 published?: CVE-2017-12817 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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