SQLite sqldiff prior 2025-12-26 sqldiff.exe -L unicode encoding

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in SQLite sqldiff and classified as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the file sqldiff.exe. The manipulation of the argument -L leads to improper handling of unicode encoding. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-71316. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in SQLite sqldiff. This issue affects an unknown part of the file sqldiff.exe. The manipulation of the argument -L with an unknown input leads to a improper handling of unicode encoding vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-176. The product does not properly handle when an input contains Unicode encoding. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

SQLite 'sqldiff.exe' does not securely handle the way the Microsoft Windows C runtime converts Unicode characters to ANSI codepages. An attacker could use the '-L' option to load an arbitrary DLL with a crafted command line argument string that results in command line file arguments being misinterpreted as command line options. Fixed on or around 2025-12-26.

It is possible to read the advisory at sqlite.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-71316 since 06/04/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 2025-12-26 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Class: Improper handling of unicode encoding
CWE: CWE-176 / CWE-172
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Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: sqldiff 2025-12-26

Timelineinfo

06/04/2026 CVE reserved
06/04/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/05/2026 +0 days Advisory disclosed
06/05/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: sqlite.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-71316 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-71316
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-368399

Entryinfo

Created: 06/05/2026 00:43
Changes: 06/05/2026 00:43 (41), 06/05/2026 00:44 (34)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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