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CVE-2016-6153

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.

Severity
Medium 5.9
Published
26 Sept 2016
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
0.5% in the next 30 daysHigher than 41% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 11 Nov 2026
Weakness
Improper input validation (CWE-20)
Attack
Needs local access · No login needed · No user action needed
Attacker can
Read some data · Change some data · Slow it down
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
SQLiteServers and applications · cpe:a:sqlite:sqlite
  • Every version up to 3.12.2

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-6153
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2016-6153