Vulnerability identifier: #VU70528
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
SQLite
Server applications /
Database software
Vendor: SQLite
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper implementation of the azProhibitedFunctions protection mechanism, which allows UDF functions such as WRITEFILE when relying on --safe for execution of an untrusted CLI script. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
SQLite: 3.0.0 - 3.40.0
External links
http://sqlite.org/src/info/cefc032473ac5ad2
http://sqlite.org/forum/forumpost/07beac8056151b2f
http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33948588
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.