High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Jul 17, 2017· Updated Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-9671

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.

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Affected products

Alpinelinux/Apk Toolsinferred
Alpinelinux/Alpine Linux
cpe:2.3:o:alpinelinux:alpine_linux:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Alpinelinux/apkllm-create

Patches

Vulnerability mechanics

References

www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/06/25/2nvdExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
www.twistlock.com/2017/06/25/alpine-linux-vulnerability-discovery-code-execution-pt-1-2/nvdExploitThird Party Advisory
www.securityfocus.com/bid/99340nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

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