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CVE-2015-3416

7.5 · HIGH

The sqlite3VXPrintf function in printf.c in SQLite before 3.8.9 does not properly handle precision and width values during floating-point conversions, which allows context-dependent attackers to ca…

Published Apr 24, 2015canonicalCWE-190EPSS 5.64%

Overview

CVE-2015-3416 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting canonical ubuntu_linux. It was published on April 24, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The sqlite3VXPrintf function in printf.c in SQLite before 3.8.9 does not properly handle precision and width values during floating-point conversions, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (integer overflow and stack-based buffer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via large integers in a crafted printf function call in a SELECT statement.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from canonical. Update ubuntu_linux to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
sqlitesqlite0Affected
applemac_os_x0Affected
applewatchos0Affected
phpphp>= 5.4.0, < 5.4.42Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-3416?

CVE-2015-3416 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting canonical ubuntu_linux. It was published on April 24, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-3416?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-3416?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from canonical. Update ubuntu_linux to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2015-3416?

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