SQLite up to 3.12.x Temporary File os_unix.c input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in SQLite up to 3.12.x. It has been declared as problematic. Impacted is an unknown function of the file os_unix.c of the component Temporary File Handler. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2016-6153. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in SQLite up to 3.12.x. Affected is some unknown processing of the file os_unix.c of the component Temporary File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

os_unix.c in SQLite before 3.13.0 improperly implements the temporary directory search algorithm, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information, cause a denial of service (application crash), or have unspecified other impact by leveraging use of the current working directory for temporary files.

The weakness was released 09/26/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lists.opensuse.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-6153 since 07/01/2016. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. Required for exploitation is a authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 91948 (Debian DLA-543-1 : sqlite3 security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 197499 (Ubuntu Security Notification for Sqlite3 Vulnerabilities (USN-4019-1)).

Upgrading to version 3.13.0 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (91948) and SecurityFocus (BID 91546†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-99031, VDB-105919 and VDB-135744. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 91948
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-543-1 : sqlite3 security update
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OpenVAS ID: 800495
OpenVAS Name: Apple iTunes Multiple Vulnerabilities-HT207599 (Windows)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: SQLite 3.13.0

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: USN-4019-1
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-6153 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-6153
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-92196
SecurityFocus: 91546 - SQLite CVE-2016-6153 Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 09/27/2016 10:48
Updated: 09/21/2022 13:09
Changes: 09/27/2016 10:48 (61), 04/26/2019 16:52 (17), 09/21/2022 13:09 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:2B6:103

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