CVE-2018-1000849: Input Validation

Published Dec 20, 2018
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Updated

Alpine Linux version Versions prior to 2.6.10, 2.7.6, and 2.10.1 contains a Other/Unknown vulnerability in apk-tools (Alpine Linux' package manager) that can result in Remote Code Execution. This attack appear to be exploitable via A specially crafted APK-file can cause apk to write arbitrary data to an attacker-specified file, due to bugs in handling long link target name and the way a regular file is extracted.. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 2.6.10, 2.7.6, and 2.10.1.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Alpinelinux Alpine Linux<2.6.10
Alpinelinux Alpine Linux>=2.7.0<2.7.6
Alpinelinux Alpine Linux>=2.7.7<2.10.1

Event History

Dec 20, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Alpine Linux vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Alpine Linux vulnerability is CVE-2018-1000849.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2018-1000849?

CVE-2018-1000849 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

3

What is the affected software version range for CVE-2018-1000849?

The affected software versions for CVE-2018-1000849 are prior to 2.6.10, 2.7.6, and 2.10.1.

4

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited by using a specially crafted APK-file to cause apk to write arbitrary data.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2018-1000849?

Yes, you can refer to the following links for more information: [1] [2] [3]

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