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.

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