Improper input validation in Pmail Pegasus
CVE-2017-9046
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.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.006 (45.2th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 45th percentile — 45.2% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.006 · newest: 0.006 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Pmail Pegasus — versions 4.72
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/142606/Pegasus-4.72-Build-572-Remote-Code-Executi… (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-9046?
- CVE-2017-9046 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pmail Pegasus, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2017-05-21.
- How severe is CVE-2017-9046?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.