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.

CVSS v3.0 7.8 HIGH
CVSS v2.0 6.8 MEDIUM

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CVSS v3.0 : HIGH

V3 Legend

Vector : AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

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CVSS v2.0 : MEDIUM

V2 Legend

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

Exploitability : 8.6 / Impact : 6.4

Access Vector NETWORK

Access Complexity MEDIUM

Authentication NONE

Confidentiality Impact PARTIAL

Integrity Impact PARTIAL

Availability Impact PARTIAL

References

Link	Resource
https://www.twistlock.com/2017/06/25/alpine-linux-vulnerability-discovery-code-execution-pt-1-2/	Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/06/25/2	Exploit Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99340	Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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

Information

Published : 2017-07-17 14:29

Updated : 2017-07-20 06:51

NVD link : CVE-2017-9669

Mitre link : CVE-2017-9669

JSON object : View

CWE

CWE-119

Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

Products Affected

alpinelinux

alpine_linux

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