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.
                
            References
                    | Link | Resource | 
|---|---|
| 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 | 
| 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 | 
| https://www.twistlock.com/2017/06/25/alpine-linux-vulnerability-discovery-code-execution-pt-1-2/ | Exploit Third Party Advisory | 
Configurations
                    History
                    21 Nov 2024, 03:36
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added | 
|---|---|---|
| References | () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/06/25/2 - Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory | |
| References | () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99340 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry | |
| References | () https://www.twistlock.com/2017/06/25/alpine-linux-vulnerability-discovery-code-execution-pt-1-2/ - Exploit, Third Party Advisory | 
Information
                Published : 2017-07-17 21:29
Updated : 2025-04-20 01:37
NVD link : CVE-2017-9669
Mitre link : CVE-2017-9669
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-9669
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Products Affected
                alpinelinux
- alpine_linux
CWE
                
                    
                        
                        CWE-119
                        
            Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
