CVE-2013-7443: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 12, 2015
·Updated
Buffer overflow in the skip-scan optimization in SQLite 3.8.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted SQL statements.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Ubuntu=12.04
Ubuntu=14.04
Ubuntu=15.04
SQLite SQLite=3.8.2
Event History
Aug 12, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2013-7443?
CVE-2013-7443 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to its potential to crash applications using SQLite 3.8.2.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-7443?
To fix CVE-2013-7443, upgrade SQLite to a version later than 3.8.2 where this vulnerability is resolved.
3
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2013-7443?
CVE-2013-7443 affects SQLite version 3.8.2 and certain versions of Ubuntu Linux including 12.04, 14.04, and 15.04.
4
Can CVE-2013-7443 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-7443 can be exploited remotely through crafted SQL statements sent to the database.
5
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2013-7443?
The potential impacts of CVE-2013-7443 include application crashes leading to service downtime.