#VU25861 NULL pointer dereference in SQLite
Vulnerability identifier: #VU25861
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-476
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
SQLite
Server applications /
Database software
Vendor: SQLite
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference error in SQLite 3.31.1, isAuxiliaryVtabOperator allows attackers to trigger a NULL pointer dereference and segmentation fault because of generated column optimizations. A remote attacker can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
SQLite: 3.31.1
External links
http://www.sqlite.org/cgi/src/info/4374860b29383380
http://www.sqlite.org/cgi/src/info/9d0d4ab95dc0c56e
http://www.sqlite.org/cgi/src/info/abc473fb8fb99900
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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
