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.

Score

CVSS 3.0 7.8 High

Status

Modified - cve@mitre.org

Published

2017-07-17

Last modified

2024-08-05

Weaknesses

CWE-119

Affected products

• Alpine Linux (Alpinelinux)

References

• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/06/25/2
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99340
• https://www.twistlock.com/2017/06/25/alpine-linux-vulnerability-discovery-code-execution-pt-1-2/