Vulnerability identifier: #VU18960
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
SQLite
Server applications /
Database software
Vendor: SQLite
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the "dump_callback" function. A local user can submit malicious input and cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on a targeted system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
SQLite: 3.20.0
External links
http://www.mail-archive.com/sqlite-users%40mailinglists.sqlite.org/msg105314.html
http://sqlite.org/src/info/cf0d3715caac9149
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.