SQLite up to 3.19.3 RTree Blob ext/rtree/rtree.c getNodeSize memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in SQLite up to 3.19.3. It has been rated as critical. This impacts the function getNodeSize of the file ext/rtree/rtree.c of the component RTree Blob Handler. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2017-10989. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in SQLite up to 3.19.3. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function getNodeSize of the file ext/rtree/rtree.c of the component RTree Blob Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The getNodeSize function in ext/rtree/rtree.c in SQLite through 3.19.3, as used in GDAL and other products, mishandles undersized RTree blobs in a crafted database, leading to a heap-based buffer over-read or possibly unspecified other impact.

The bug was discovered 07/07/2017. The weakness was shared 07/07/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at marc.info. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-10989 since 07/07/2017. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 101319 (Debian DLA-1018-1 : sqlite3 security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 176711 (Debian Security Update for sqlite3 (DLA 1633-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 days after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (101319) and SecurityFocus (BID 99502†). The entries VDB-79791, VDB-95830, VDB-97118 and VDB-99028 are related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 101319
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-1018-1 : sqlite3 security update
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OpenVAS ID: 867773
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for sqlite FEDORA-2017-9b752904ed
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: USN-4019-1
Researcher: Seth Arnold
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-10989 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-10989
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-103299
SecurityFocus: 99502 - SQLite CVE-2017-10989 Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1039427

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/08/2017 16:55
Updated: 12/12/2022 08:24
Changes: 07/08/2017 16:55 (75), 10/24/2019 07:10 (6), 12/31/2020 10:36 (2), 12/31/2020 10:42 (1), 12/12/2022 08:24 (3)
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