CVE-2017-12816 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Kaspersky Internet Security for Android 11.12.4.1622 allows unauthorized access due to weak permissions in certain application exports.

Understanding CVE-2017-12816

This CVE involves incorrect access control in Kaspersky Internet Security for Android 11.12.4.1622, potentially exploited by malicious apps.

What is CVE-2017-12816?

The weak permissions in specific application exports activities in Kaspersky Internet Security for Android 11.12.4.1622 could be exploited by a malicious app to gain unauthorized access through Android IPC.

The Impact of CVE-2017-12816

Malicious apps could exploit weak permissions to access product functionality.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-12816

This section provides technical details of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

In Kaspersky Internet Security for Android 11.12.4.1622, certain application exports activities have weak permissions, allowing unauthorized access to product functionality by malicious apps using Android IPC.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Internet Security for Android 11.12.4.1622

Exploitation Mechanism

Malicious apps can exploit weak permissions in application exports to gain unauthorized access.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your system from CVE-2017-12816 with these steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Kaspersky Internet Security for Android to the latest version.
Avoid downloading apps from untrusted sources.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor app permissions on your device.
Implement security best practices for Android devices.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates for Kaspersky Internet Security for Android.