CVE-2021-30139: Buffer Overflow
Published Apr 21, 2021
·Updated
In Alpine Linux apk-tools before 2.12.5, the tarball parser allows a buffer overflow and crash.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Alpinelinux Apk-tools<2.10.6
Alpinelinux Apk-tools>=2.12.0<2.12.5
Event History
Apr 21, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:14 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2021-30139?
CVE-2021-30139 is a vulnerability in Alpine Linux apk-tools before version 2.12.5 that allows a buffer overflow and crash in the tarball parser.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2021-30139?
CVE-2021-30139 has a severity score of 7.5 (high).
3
Which software is affected by CVE-2021-30139?
Alpine Linux apk-tools versions from 2.10.6 (exclusive) to 2.12.5 (inclusive) are affected by CVE-2021-30139.
4
How can I fix CVE-2021-30139?
To fix CVE-2021-30139, upgrade to version 2.12.5 or later of Alpine Linux apk-tools.
5
What are the references for CVE-2021-30139?
The references for CVE-2021-30139 are: [reference 1](https://gitlab.alpinelinux.org/alpine/apk-tools/-/issues/10741) and [reference 2](https://gitlab.alpinelinux.org/alpine/aports/-/issues/12606)