PatchTheCVECVE-2018-1000849: Alpine Linux version Versions prior to 2.6.10, 2.7.6, and 2.10.1 contains a Other/Unknown vulnerability in apk
CVE-2018-1000849 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting alpine linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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 ha
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 3.5% (top 11%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-20 |
| Published | 2018-12-20 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2018-1000849?
alpine linux: upgrade to 2.6.10, 2.7.6, 2.10.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2018-1000849 being exploited?
CVE-2018-1000849 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2018-1000849 affect?
CVE-2018-1000849 affects alpine linux. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). 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 specia
How urgent is CVE-2018-1000849?
Priority 63/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist
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