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:
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
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.