CVE-2017-9671

7.8 HIGH

Published: July 17, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

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 with a bad pax header block.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

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

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/06/25/2

Source: cve@mitre.org

Exploit Mailing List Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99340

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://www.twistlock.com/2017/06/25/alpine-linux-vulnerability-discovery-code-execution-pt-1-2/

Source: cve@mitre.org

Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/06/25/2

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Exploit Mailing List Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99340

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://www.twistlock.com/2017/06/25/alpine-linux-vulnerability-discovery-code-execution-pt-1-2/

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Exploit Third Party Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

3.2%

87th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

Affected Vendors

alpinelinux

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