GLSA 202103-04: SQLite: Remote code execution

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Severity:	high
Title:	SQLite: Remote code execution
Date:	03/31/2021
Bugs:	#777990
ID:	202103-04

Synopsis

A vulnerability in SQLite could lead to remote code execution.

Background

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

Affected packages

Package	Vulnerable	Unaffected	Architecture(s)
dev-db/sqlite	< 3.34.1	>= 3.34.1	All supported architectures

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

CVE-2021-20227

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-202103-04.xml

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.