GLSA 201612-21: SQLite: Multiple vulnerabilities
| Severity: | normal |
| Title: | SQLite: Multiple vulnerabilities |
| Date: | 12/08/2016 |
| Bugs: | , |
| ID: | 201612-21 |
Synopsis
Multiple vulnerabilities were found in SQLite, the worst of which may allow execution of arbitrary code.Background
SQLite is a C library that implements an SQL database engine.
Affected packages
| Package | Vulnerable | Unaffected | Architecture(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| dev-db/sqlite | < 3.11.1 | >= 3.11.1 | All supported architectures |
Description
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in SQLite. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
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-3.11.1"
References
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website:
Concerns?
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
Copyright 2010 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text belongs to its owner(s). The contents of this document are licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.