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CVE-2017-9669 Details

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:

NIST: [email protected]CVSS-B:7.8 HIGHVector:CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URLSource(s)Tag(s)
https://www.twistlock.com/2017/06/25/alpine-linux-vulnerability-discovery-code-execution-pt-1-2/ CVEExploitThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/06/25/2 CVEExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99340 CVEThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.twistlock.com/2017/06/25/alpine-linux-vulnerability-discovery-code-execution-pt-1-2/ [email protected]ExploitThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/06/25/2 [email protected]ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory

see all 6 references

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-IDCWE NameSource
CWE-119Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer[email protected]

Affected Products

ProductVersions
alpinelinux alpine linux
All versions

CPE

  • cpe:2.3:o:alpinelinux:alpine_linux:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Remediation

  • No remediation found in references.

Change History

6 change records found show changes

QUICK INFO

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2017-9669
NVD Published Date:
Jul 17, 2017
NVD Last Modified:
Jun 17, 2026
Source:
[email protected]
CVE-2017-9669 Details - Not Deferred