How severe is CVE-2017-15882?

CVE-2017-15882 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-15882 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-15882?

CVE-2017-15882 affects Londontrustmedia Private Internet Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15882?

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-2017-15882 published?

CVE-2017-15882 was published on 2017-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-15882

CVE-2017-15882 is a high-severity vulnerability in Londontrustmedia Private Internet Access 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-400.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Londontrustmedia Private Internet Access
Published: 2017-10-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The London Trust Media Private Internet Access (PIA) application before 1.3.3.1 for Android allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a large VPN server-list file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15882?: The London Trust Media Private Internet Access (PIA) application before 1.3.3.1 for Android allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a large VPN server-list file.
How severe is CVE-2017-15882?: CVE-2017-15882 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-15882 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-15882?: CVE-2017-15882 affects Londontrustmedia Private Internet Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15882?: 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-2017-15882 published?: CVE-2017-15882 was published on 2017-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wwws.nightwatchcybersecurity.com/2017/10/25/advisory-pia-android-app-cve-2017-15882/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:londontrustmedia:private_internet_access:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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