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HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2017-9604

KDE kmail before 5.5.2 and messagelib before 5.5.2, as distributed in KDE Applications before 17.04.2, do not ensure that a plugin's sign/encrypt action occurs during use of the Send Later feature, wh...

Vulnerability Description

KDE kmail before 5.5.2 and messagelib before 5.5.2, as distributed in KDE Applications before 17.04.2, do not ensure that a plugin's sign/encrypt action occurs during use of the Send Later feature, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
KdeKmail<= 5.5.1
KdeMessagelib<= 5.5.1
KdeKde17.04

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-311

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-9604?

CVE-2017-9604 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). KDE kmail before 5.5.2 and messagelib before 5.5.2, as distributed in KDE Applications before 17.04.2, do not ensure that a plugin's sign/encrypt action occurs during use of the Send Later feature, wh...

How severe is CVE-2017-9604?

CVE-2017-9604 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-9604?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kde Kmail, Kde Messagelib, Kde Kde.