How severe is CVE-2017-9812?

CVE-2017-9812 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-2017-9812 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-9812?

CVE-2017-9812 affects Kaspersky Anti-virus For Linux Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9812?

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-2017-9812 published?

CVE-2017-9812 was published on 2017-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-9812

CVE-2017-9812 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kaspersky Anti-virus For Linux Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Kaspersky Anti-virus For Linux Server
Published: 2017-07-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The reportId parameter of the getReportStatus action method can be abused in the web interface in Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Linux File Server before Maintenance Pack 2 Critical Fix 4 (version 8.0.4.312) to read arbitrary files with kluser privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9812?: The reportId parameter of the getReportStatus action method can be abused in the web interface in Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Linux File Server before Maintenance Pack 2 Critical Fix 4 (version 8.0.4.312) to read arbitrary files with kluser privileges.
How severe is CVE-2017-9812?: CVE-2017-9812 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-2017-9812 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9812?: CVE-2017-9812 affects Kaspersky Anti-virus For Linux Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9812?: 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-2017-9812 published?: CVE-2017-9812 was published on 2017-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky:anti-virus_for_linux_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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