CWE
89
Advisory Published

USN-4438-1: SQLite vulnerability

First published: Mon Jul 27 2020(Updated: )

It was discovered that SQLite incorrectly handled query-flattener optimization. An attacker could use this issue to cause SQLite to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
ubuntu/libsqlite3-0<3.31.1-4ubuntu0.2
3.31.1-4ubuntu0.2
Ubuntu=20.04
All of
ubuntu/sqlite3<3.31.1-4ubuntu0.2
3.31.1-4ubuntu0.2
Ubuntu=20.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is USN-4438-1?

    USN-4438-1 is a security advisory issued by Ubuntu to address a vulnerability in SQLite.

  • What is the severity of USN-4438-1?

    The severity of USN-4438-1 is not specified in the provided information.

  • How does the SQLite vulnerability (USN-4438-1) impact system security?

    The SQLite vulnerability in USN-4438-1 can allow attackers to crash SQLite or possibly execute arbitrary code, leading to a denial of service or unauthorized access to the system.

  • Which versions of Ubuntu and libsqlite3-0 are affected by USN-4438-1?

    Versions of Ubuntu 20.04 and libsqlite3-0 up to version 3.31.1-4ubuntu0.2 are affected by USN-4438-1.

  • How can I fix the SQLite vulnerability in USN-4438-1?

    To fix the SQLite vulnerability in USN-4438-1, update libsqlite3-0 and SQLite3 to version 3.31.1-4ubuntu0.2 or later using the provided security advisories and references.

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