USN-5403-1: SQLite vulnerability

Publication date

5 May 2022

Overview

SQLite could be made to crash or run programs if it processed a specially crafted query.


Packages

  • sqlite3 - C library that implements an SQL database engine

Details

It was discovered that SQLite command-line component incorrectly handled
certain queries. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a
crash or possibly execute arbitrary code.

It was discovered that SQLite command-line component incorrectly handled
certain queries. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a
crash or possibly execute arbitrary code.

Update instructions

In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.

Learn more about how to get the fixes.

The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:

Ubuntu Release Package Version
21.10 impish sqlite3 –  3.35.5-1ubuntu0.1
20.04 focal sqlite3 –  3.31.1-4ubuntu0.3
18.04 bionic sqlite3 –  3.22.0-1ubuntu0.5

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