#VU20866 Resource management error in SQLite


Published: 2019-09-04

Vulnerability identifier: #VU20866

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-6153

CWE-ID: CWE-399

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SQLite
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: SQLite

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack or gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the application improperly implements the temporary directory search algorithm. A local user can make the application use the current working directory for storing temporary files and gain access to sensitive information or perform denial of service attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SQLite: 3.0.0 - 3.12.2


External links
http://www.sqlite.org/cgi/src/info/67985761aa93fb61
http://www.sqlite.org/releaselog/3_13_0.html


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.


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