CVE-2017-9046 describes a code execution vulnerability in Pegasus Mail (Pmail) v4.72 build 572, specifically affecting the winpm-32.exe component. This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code by leveraging a crafted ssgp.dll file, which must be locally installed on the victim's system. The attack is triggered when a user clicks on a mailto: link on a remote webpage, leading to high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. With a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH), this vulnerability requires user interaction and local access for exploitation. There is no public exploit code available, nor is there evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.72CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:pmail:pegasus:4.72:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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