CVE-2017-9604
First published: Tue Jun 13 2017(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| KDE KMail | <=5.5.1 | |
| KDE Messagelib | <=5.5.1 | |
| KDE KDE | =17.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-9604?
CVE-2017-9604 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9604?
To fix CVE-2017-9604, upgrade KMail and MessageLib to version 5.5.2 or later.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2017-9604?
CVE-2017-9604 affects KDE KMail versions before 5.5.2 and KDE MessageLib before 5.5.2.
What does CVE-2017-9604 allow attackers to do?
CVE-2017-9604 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network during the Send Later feature.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2017-9604?
Currently, the recommended solution is to update to the patched versions as no effective workarounds are available for CVE-2017-9604.
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