CVE-2017-9046

7.3 HIGH
Published: May 21, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/142606/Pegasus-4.72-Build-572-Remote-Code-Execution.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.3 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.6%
43th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

pmail