USN-4732-1: SQLite vulnerability
11 February 2021
SQLite could be made to crash or run programs if it processed a specially crafted query.
Releases
Packages
- sqlite3 - C library that implements an SQL database engine
Details
It was discovered that SQLite incorrectly handled certain sub-queries. An
attacker could use this issue to cause SQLite to crash, resulting in a
denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
Update instructions
The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
Ubuntu 20.10
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.