SQLite up to 3.27.2 rtree Table rtreenode out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SQLite up to 3.27.2. This issue affects the function rtreenode of the component rtree Table Handler. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2019-8457. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in SQLite up to 3.27.2. It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function rtreenode of the component rtree Table Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

SQLite3 from 3.6.0 to and including 3.27.2 is vulnerable to heap out-of-bound read in the rtreenode() function when handling invalid rtree tables.

The weakness was shared 05/30/2019 by Patrick Wardle (OSS-Fuzz) with Google Project Zero (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lists.fedoraproject.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-8457 since 02/18/2019. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 236583 (Alibaba Cloud Linux 3 : 0111: sqlite (ALINUX3-SA-2022:0111)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 197499 (Ubuntu Security Notification for Sqlite3 Vulnerabilities (USN-4019-1)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (236583) and SecurityFocus (BID 98468†). The entries VDB-92196, VDB-99031, VDB-101255 and VDB-101256 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 236583
Nessus Name: Alibaba Cloud Linux 3 : 0111: sqlite (ALINUX3-SA-2022:0111)

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: USN-4004-1
Researcher: Patrick Wardle (OSS-Fuzz)
Organization: Google Project Zero
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2019-8457 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-8457
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-135744
SecurityFocus: 98468 - Apple iOS/WatchOS/tvOS/macOS Multiple Security Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/31/2019 06:52
Updated: 05/21/2025 12:33
Changes: 05/31/2019 06:52 (60), 06/17/2020 12:32 (7), 09/25/2023 12:10 (3), 05/21/2025 12:33 (17)
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