SQLite: Multiple vulnerabilities — GLSA 202003-16

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in SQLite, the worst of which could result in the arbitrary execution of code.

Affected packages

dev-db/sqlite on all architectures
Affected versions < 3.31.1
Unaffected versions >= 3.31.1

Background

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

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-3.31.1"
 

References

Release date
March 15, 2020

Latest revision
March 15, 2020: 1

Severity
normal

Exploitable
local, remote

Bugzilla entries