# CVE-2017-9604: 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/en

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2017-06-13 · Updated: 2024-09-17

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

## What to do

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## References

- https://commits.kde.org/messagelib/c54706e990bbd6498e7b1597ec7900bc809e8197
- https://commits.kde.org/kmail/78c5552be2f00a4ac25bd77ca39386522fca70a8

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