CVE-2017-9669 Information

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.

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Reference

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/06/25/2 http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99340 https://www.twistlock.com/2017/06/25/alpine-linux-vulnerability-discovery-code-execution-pt-1-2/

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction Required

NONE

Scope

REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact

UNCHANGED

Integrity Impact

HIGH

Availability Impact

HIGH

Base Score

HIGH

Base Severity

7.8