CVE-2017-15882: The London Trust Media Private Internet Access (PIA) application before 1.3.3.1 for Android allows remote atta

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-15882?

private internet access: upgrade to 1.3.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-15882 being exploited?

CVE-2017-15882 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-15882 affect?

CVE-2017-15882 affects private internet access. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The London Trust Media Private Internet Access (PIA) application before 1.3.3.1 for Android allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a large VPN server-list file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-15882?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2017-15882 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting private internet access. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The London Trust Media Private Internet Access (PIA) application before 1.3.3.1 for Android allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a large VPN server-list file.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-400
Published	2017-10-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: londontrustmedia

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-10-26 05:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

londontrustmedia private internet access UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.3.3.1

Fixed in: 1.3.3.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy private-internet-access || rpm -q private-internet-access || private-internet-access --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.3.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade private-internet-access

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade private-internet-access

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-15882?

private internet access: upgrade to 1.3.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-15882 being exploited?

CVE-2017-15882 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-15882 affect?

CVE-2017-15882 affects private internet access. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The London Trust Media Private Internet Access (PIA) application before 1.3.3.1 for Android allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a large VPN server-list file.

How urgent is CVE-2017-15882?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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