CVE-2017-9669
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.
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (3.23%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
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 3.0
- 7.8 HIGHCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS
- 3.23% probability · 88th percentile
- Public exploits
- None in Exploit-DB
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-119
- Affected
- alpinelinux/alpine linux
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
EPSS moved from 4.6% on 21 September 2026 to 3.2% on 27 October 2026.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/06/25/2Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99340Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.twistlock.com/2017/06/25/alpine-linux-vulnerability-discovery-code-execution-pt-1-2/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/06/25/2Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99340Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.twistlock.com/2017/06/25/alpine-linux-vulnerability-discovery-code-execution-pt-1-2/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA, exploits from Exploit-DB. Refreshed daily. Download this record as JSON.