Buffer overflow in busybox (Alpine package)
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2017-9412 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software |
busybox (Alpine package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Alpine Linux Development Team |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU33255
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 5.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-9412
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The unpack_read_samples function in frontend/get_audio.c in LAME 3.99.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and application crash) via a crafted wav file.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsbusybox (Alpine package): 1.31.1-r16 - 1.31.1-r21
busybox (Alpine package):
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:alpine:busybox_alpine_package:1.31.1-r16:*:*:*:*:alpine_linux:*:3.12
- cpe:2.3:o:alpine:busybox_alpine_package:1.31.1-r17:*:*:*:*:alpine_linux:*:3.12
- cpe:2.3:o:alpine:busybox_alpine_package:1.31.1-r18:*:*:*:*:alpine_linux:*:3.12
- cpe:2.3:o:alpine:busybox_alpine_package::*:*:*:*:alpine_linux:*:*
https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=76077dfdd8d77220a469c5743b7b7fd3484300a1
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
