CWE
119 89
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-7443: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed 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.

Credit: security@ubuntu.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Ubuntu Linux=15.04
SQLite=3.8.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Can CVE-2013-7443 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2013-7443 can be exploited remotely through crafted SQL statements sent to the database.

  • 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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