CVE-2017-9671
HIGHAlpine Linux apk - Heap Overflow via Malicious APKINDEX.tar.gz Pax Header
Title source: llmDescription
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.
References (3)
Core 3
Core References
Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory mailing-list
x_refsource_mlist
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/06/25/2
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99340
Exploit, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://www.twistlock.com/2017/06/25/alpine-linux-vulnerability-discovery-code-execution-pt-1-2/
Scores
CVSS v3
7.8
EPSS
0.0323
EPSS Percentile
86.7%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Details
CWE
CWE-119
Status
published
Products (1)
alpinelinux/alpine_linux
Published
Jul 17, 2017
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026