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CVE-2017-9604 Details
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.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://commits.kde.org/kmail/78c5552be2f00a4ac25bd77ca39386522fca70a8 | CVE | Mailing ListPatchTool Signature |
| https://commits.kde.org/messagelib/c54706e990bbd6498e7b1597ec7900bc809e8197 | CVE | Mailing ListPatchTool Signature |
| https://commits.kde.org/kmail/78c5552be2f00a4ac25bd77ca39386522fca70a8 | [email protected] | Mailing ListPatchTool Signature |
| https://commits.kde.org/messagelib/c54706e990bbd6498e7b1597ec7900bc809e8197 | [email protected] | Mailing ListPatchTool Signature |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-311 | Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| kde kmail | <= 5.5.1 |
CPE
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| kde messagelib | <= 5.5.1 |
CPE
Remediation
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| kde kde | 17.04 |
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| May 13, 2026 | CVE Status Change | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Oct 3, 2019 | CWE Remap | [email protected] |
| Jul 5, 2017 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |