CVE-2017-12816

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.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.36%
Vendor Advisory kaspersky.com
Affected: Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Internet Security for Android 11.12.4.1622
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.kaspersky.com/vulnerability.aspx?el=12430#090817 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100505 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-12816?
CVE-2017-12816 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-12816?
To fix CVE-2017-12816, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-12816 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-12816 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-12816?
CVE-2017-12816 affects Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Internet Security for Android 11.12.4.1622.
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