Vulnerability Details : 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.
Vulnerability category: OverflowDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2017-9669
- cpe:2.3:o:alpinelinux:alpine_linux:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-9669
2.41%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 89 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-9669
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.8
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.6
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6.4
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
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5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-9669
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-9669
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https://www.twistlock.com/2017/06/25/alpine-linux-vulnerability-discovery-code-execution-pt-1-2/
Alpine Linux Part 1 of 2 | Discovery to Code ExecutionExploit;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/06/25/2
oss-security - CVE-2017-9669 and CVE-2017-9671: Exploitable buffer overflows in apk (Alpine's package manager)Exploit;Mailing List;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99340
apk Multiple Heap Buffer Overflow VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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