USN-4732-1: SQLite vulnerability
Publication date
11 February 2021
Overview
SQLite could be made to crash or run programs if it processed a specially crafted query.
Releases
Packages
- sqlite3 - C library that implements an SQL database engine
Details
It was discovered that SQLite incorrectly handled certain sub-queries. An
attacker could use this issue to cause SQLite to crash, resulting in a
denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
It was discovered that SQLite incorrectly handled certain sub-queries. An
attacker could use this issue to cause SQLite to crash, resulting in a
denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
---|---|---|---|
20.10 groovy | libsqlite3-0 – 3.33.0-1ubuntu0.1 | ||
sqlite3 – 3.33.0-1ubuntu0.1 |
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