#VU38421 Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Kaspersky Internet Security - CVE-2017-12816

Vulnerability identifier: #VU38421

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-12816

CWE-ID: CWE-732

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Kaspersky Internet Security
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: Kaspersky Lab

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

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.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Kaspersky Internet Security: 11.12.4.1622

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External links
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100505
https://support.kaspersky.com/vulnerability.aspx?el=12430#090817

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.