CVE-2017-9671 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap overflow in Alpine Linux's apk tool allows remote attackers to execute code or cause denial of service via a malicious package index file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-9671?
CVE-2017-9671 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Jul 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9671?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Alpinelinux Alpine Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9671?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-9671 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-9671 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2017-9671, GHSA-q28j-p5jw-p6mm.