CVE-2017-9046 — HIGH (7.3) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

winpm-32.exe in Pegasus Mail (aka Pmail) v4.72 build 572 allows code execution via a crafted ssgp.dll file that must be installed locally. For example, if ssgp.dll is on the desktop and executes arbitrary code in the DllMain function, then clicking on a mailto: link on a remote web page triggers the attack.

CVSS Score

7.3

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pmail	Pegasus	4.72

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/142606/Pegasus-4.72-Build-572-Remote-Code-ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/142606/Pegasus-4.72-Build-572-Remote-Code-ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-9046?

CVE-2017-9046 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). winpm-32.exe in Pegasus Mail (aka Pmail) v4.72 build 572 allows code execution via a crafted ssgp.dll file that must be installed locally. For example, if ssgp.dll is on the desktop and executes arbit...

How severe is CVE-2017-9046?

CVE-2017-9046 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-9046?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pmail Pegasus.