Vulnerability identifier: #VU24065

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-20218

CWE-ID: CWE-401

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SQLite
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: SQLite

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due memory leak within the selectExpander() function in select.c in SQLite, caused by incorrect exception handling, related to stack unwinding. A remote attacker can trigger with ability to modify the WITH SQL query can gain access to potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SQLite: 1.0 - 3.30.1

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External links
http://github.com/sqlite/sqlite/commit/a6c1a71cde082e09750465d5675699062922e387

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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.