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Vulnerability record · CVE-2017-12816 · published 25 August 2017

CVE-2017-12816: Kaspersky internet security incorrect permission assignment vulnerability

Kaspersky · Internet Security

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.

9.8 CVSS 3.1 Critical EPSS 1.5% · top 26.7% CWE-732 · Incorrect permission assignment
9.8CVSS 3.1 base score, v2 7.5
1.5%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
4References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

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.

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100505 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://support.kaspersky.com/vulnerability.aspx?el=12430#090817 Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100505 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://support.kaspersky.com/vulnerability.aspx?el=12430#090817 Vendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2017-12816), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-28). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.