Critical · published May 30, 2019
⚠️ An unexpected out-of-bounds read in SQLite3 could expose sensitive data like a misplaced library book! 📚 Think of SQLite3 as a library where each book represents a piece of data. If someone tries to read a book that’s been misfiled or doesn’t exist, they might accidentally peek into the librarian’s notes instead—this out-of-bounds read could reveal sensitive information they shouldn’t see. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to read potentially sensitive data from memory, causing a serious breach of confidentiality. While it doesn't lead to remote code execution, the leaked information could still be damaging, especially if it contains private user data or application secrets.
Think of SQLite3 as a library where each book represents a piece of data. If someone tries to read a book that’s been misfiled or doesn’t exist, they might accidentally peek into the librarian’s notes instead—this out-of-bounds read could reveal sensitive information they shouldn’t see. The vulnerability occurs in SQLite3 versions 3.6.0 to 3.27.2 in the `rtreenode()` function, which improperly handles invalid rtree tables, allowing for an out-of-bounds read.
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to read potentially sensitive data from memory, causing a serious breach of confidentiality. While it doesn't lead to remote code execution, the leaked information could still be damaging, especially if it contains private user data or application secrets. Upgrade SQLite3 to the latest version to ensure you’re protected against this vulnerability. If you're maintaining software that relies on SQLite3, make it a priority to check your dependencies and apply the latest patches. 🚀 You've got this! Stay proactive and secure your SQLite3 installations! 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| sqlite/sqlite | ≥ 3.6.0, ≤ 3.27.2 | — |
| canonical/ubuntu_linux | all versions | — |
| canonical/ubuntu_linux | all versions | — |
| canonical/ubuntu_linux | all versions | — |
| canonical/ubuntu_linux | all versions | — |
| canonical/ubuntu_linux | all versions | — |
| fedoraproject/fedora | all versions | — |
| fedoraproject/fedora | all versions | — |
| opensuse/leap | all versions | — |