Vulnerability identifier: #VU27024
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-416
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 a use-after-free error in the ALTER TABLE implementation. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system, as demonstrated by an ORDER BY clause that belongs to a compound SELECT statement.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
SQLite: 3.8.0 - 3.31.1
External links
http://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200416-0001/
http://www.sqlite.org/src/info/d09f8c3621d5f7f8
http://www3.sqlite.org/cgi/src/info/b64674919f673602
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.