USN-5716-2: SQLite vulnerability
Publication date
21 November 2022
Overview
SQLite could be made to crash or run programs if it received specially crafted input.
Releases
Packages
- sqlite3 - C library that implements an SQL database engine
Details
USN-5716-1 fixed a vulnerability in SQLite. This update provides
the corresponding update for Ubuntu 14.04 ESM.
Original advisory details:
It was discovered that SQLite incorrectly handled certain long string
arguments. An attacker could use this issue to cause SQLite to crash,
resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
USN-5716-1 fixed a vulnerability in SQLite. This update provides
the corresponding update for Ubuntu 14.04 ESM.
Original advisory details:
It was discovered that SQLite incorrectly handled certain long string
arguments. An attacker could use this issue to cause SQLite to crash,
resulting in a denial of service, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.04 trusty | libsqlite3-0 – 3.8.2-1ubuntu2.2+esm3 | ||
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