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CVE-2017-9669

A heap overflow in apk (Alpine Linux's package manager) allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service, or achieve code execution by crafting a malicious APKINDEX.tar.gz file.

Published

2017-07-17T21:29:00.730

Last Modified

2025-04-20T01:37:25.860

Status

Deferred

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.0: 7.8 (HIGH)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Access Vector: NETWORK
Access Complexity: MEDIUM
Authentication: NONE
Confidentiality Impact: PARTIAL
Integrity Impact: PARTIAL
Availability Impact: PARTIAL

Exploitability Score

8.6

Impact Score

6.4

Weaknesses

Type: Primary
CWE-119

Affected Vendors & Products

Type	Vendor	Product	Version/Range	Vulnerable?
Operating System	alpinelinux	alpine_linux	-	Yes

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/06/25/2 Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99340 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry ([email protected])
https://www.twistlock.com/2017/06/25/alpine-linux-vulnerability-discovery-code-execution-pt-1-2/ Exploit, Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/06/25/2 Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99340 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://www.twistlock.com/2017/06/25/alpine-linux-vulnerability-discovery-code-execution-pt-1-2/ Exploit, Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)