Gentoo: GLSA-202103-04: SQLite: Remote code execution
Gentoo: GLSA-202103-04: SQLite: Remote code execution
A vulnerability in SQLite could lead to remote code execution.
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202103-04
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: High
Title: SQLite: Remote code execution
Date: March 31, 2021
Bugs: #777990
ID: 202103-04
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Synopsis
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A vulnerability in SQLite could lead to remote code execution.
Background
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SQLite is a C library that implements an SQL database engine.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 dev-db/sqlite < 3.34.1 >= 3.34.1
Description
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It was discovered that SQLite incorrectly handled certain sub-queries.
Impact
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A remote attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code with the
privileges of the process, or cause a Denial of Service condition.
Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
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All SQLite users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-db/sqlite-3.34.1"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2021-20227
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-20227
Availability
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This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202103-04
Concerns?
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License
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