CVE-2021-30139 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the apk-tools tarball parser allows attackers to cause a crash, impacting Alpine Linux system stability.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2021-30139?
CVE-2021-30139 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Apr 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In Alpine Linux apk-tools before 2.12.5, the tarball parser allows a buffer overflow and crash.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-30139?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Alpinelinux Apk-Tools.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30139?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2021-30139 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-30139 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2021-30139, CLEANSTART-2024-WL06941, GHSA-j8vp-8v7m-rpjr.