SQLite: Remote code execution — GLSA 202103-04

A vulnerability in SQLite could lead to remote code execution.

Affected packages

dev-db/sqlite on all architectures
Affected versions < 3.34.1
Unaffected versions >= 3.34.1

Background

SQLite is a C library that implements an SQL database engine.

Description

It was discovered that SQLite incorrectly handled certain sub-queries.

Impact

A remote attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the process, or cause a Denial of Service condition.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All SQLite users should upgrade to the latest version:

 # emerge --sync
 # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-db/sqlite-3.34.1"
 

References

Release date
March 31, 2021

Latest revision
March 31, 2021: 1

Severity
high

Exploitable
local, remote

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