CVE-2017-9046 Code injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into clicking mailto links when a malicious DLL is present locally.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-9046?
CVE-2017-9046 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 May 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9046?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Pmail Pegasus.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9046?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-9046 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2017-9046 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-9046 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r9hx-hmhj-28pf.