Vulnerability identifier: #VU23915

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-19925

CWE-ID: CWE-434

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SQLite
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: SQLite

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to zipfileUpdate in "ext/misc/zipfile.c" mishandles a NULL pathname during an update of a ZIP archive. A remote attacker can upload and execute arbitrary file on the server.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SQLite: 3.30.1

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External links
http://github.com/sqlite/sqlite/commit/54d501092d88c0cf89bec4279951f548fb0b8618

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.