CVE-2017-9604

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.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.16%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://commits.kde.org/messagelib/c54706e990bbd6498e7b1597ec7900bc809e8197 mailing list tool signature patch
https://commits.kde.org/kmail/78c5552be2f00a4ac25bd77ca39386522fca70a8 mailing list tool signature patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-9604?
CVE-2017-9604 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-9604?
To fix CVE-2017-9604, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-9604 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-9604 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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