What is the severity of CVE-2017-9671?

CVE-2017-9671 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9671?

To fix CVE-2017-9671, update your Alpine Linux packages to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

What platforms are affected by CVE-2017-9671?

CVE-2017-9671 affects all versions of Alpine Linux that utilize the apk package manager.

What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2017-9671?

CVE-2017-9671 can be exploited through specially crafted APKINDEX.tar.gz files that contain a malicious pax header block.

Is CVE-2017-9671 actively being exploited in the wild?

As of now, there are no confirmed reports of active exploitation of CVE-2017-9671 in the wild, but it remains a critical concern.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-9671

high

7.8

CWE

119

17/7/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-9671: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Jul 17 2017(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Alpinelinux Alpine Linux

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-9671?
CVE-2017-9671 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9671?
To fix CVE-2017-9671, update your Alpine Linux packages to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2017-9671?
CVE-2017-9671 affects all versions of Alpine Linux that utilize the apk package manager.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2017-9671?
CVE-2017-9671 can be exploited through specially crafted APKINDEX.tar.gz files that contain a malicious pax header block.
Is CVE-2017-9671 actively being exploited in the wild?
As of now, there are no confirmed reports of active exploitation of CVE-2017-9671 in the wild, but it remains a critical concern.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-9671?
CVE-2017-9671 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9671?
To fix CVE-2017-9671, update your Alpine Linux packages to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2017-9671?
CVE-2017-9671 affects all versions of Alpine Linux that utilize the apk package manager.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2017-9671?
CVE-2017-9671 can be exploited through specially crafted APKINDEX.tar.gz files that contain a malicious pax header block.
Is CVE-2017-9671 actively being exploited in the wild?
As of now, there are no confirmed reports of active exploitation of CVE-2017-9671 in the wild, but it remains a critical concern.