CVE-2017-7414 Command injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands by sending malicious PGP signed emails to users with specific PGP verification preferences enabled.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-7414?
CVE-2017-7414 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Apr 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
In Horde_Crypt before 2.7.6, as used in Horde Groupware Webmail Edition 5.x through 5.2.17, OS Command Injection can occur if the user has PGP features enabled in the user's preferences, and has enabled the "Should PGP signed messages be automatically verified when viewed?" preference. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker can send a PGP signed email (that is maliciously crafted) to the Horde user, who then must either view or preview it.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7414?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Horde Groupware.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7414?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2017-7414 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7414 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-7414, GHSA-66jj-9jf3-x628, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-7414.