HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2017-9046
HIGH

CVE-2017-9046

CWE-20Published: May 21, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.3
CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-9046 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.3.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

pmail1 product(s)
pegasus
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://packetstormsecurity.com/files/142606/Pegasus-4.72-Build-572-Remote-Code-Execution.html
ADVISORYhttps://packetstormsecurity.com/files/142606/Pegasus-4.72-Build-572-Remote-Code-Execution.html

All References (2)

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https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/142606/Pegasus-4.72-Build-572-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/142606/Pegasus-4.72-Build-572-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2017-9046
CVSS Score7.3 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 21, 2017

Related CVEs (CWE-20)

CVE-2011-1018
10.0
CVE-2013-1710
10.0
CVE-2011-0923
10.0
CVE-2007-4915
10.0
CVE-2011-0285
10.0
CVE-2008-0244
10.0

Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2017-9046 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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