Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sqlite | Sqlite | <= 3.12.2 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 24 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-08/msg00053.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/01/1PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/01/2Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91546Third Party Advisory
- http://www.sqlite.org/cgi/src/info/67985761aa93fb61Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/05/msg00022.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4019-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4019-2/
- https://www.korelogic.com/Resources/Advisories/KL-001-2016-003.txtThird Party Advisory
- https://www.sqlite.org/releaselog/3_13_0.htmlRelease Notes
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2016-20
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-08/msg00053.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/01/1PatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-6153?
CVE-2016-6153 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). 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 ...
How severe is CVE-2016-6153?
CVE-2016-6153 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-6153?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sqlite Sqlite, Fedoraproject Fedora, Opensuse Leap.