CVE-2017-10989: SQL Injection

Published Jul 7, 2017
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Updated

Last updated 25 August 2025

Other sources

SQLite. Multiple issues were addressed by updating to version 3.19.3.

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.

— Launchpad

Credit

found by OSS-Fuzz

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<11
11
Apple macOS High Sierra<10.13
10.13
Apple WatchOS<4
4
SQLite SQLite<=3.19.3
Apple iOS<11
11
F5 Traffix SDC=5.1.0
debian/sqlite3
3.40.1-2+deb12u23.46.1-7+deb13u23.53.4-2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade tvOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade macOS High Sierra to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.13
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS and iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/sqlite3 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.40.1-2+deb12u2Fixed in 3.46.1-7+deb13u2Fixed in 3.53.4-2
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade SQLite to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.19.3

Event History

Jul 7, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 17, 2024
Advisory Published
via F5·11:08 PM
Sep 4, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 19, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:01 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·06:02 PM
Description
Oct 14, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·07:03 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-10989?

CVE-2017-10989 is a vulnerability in SQLite through version 3.19.3 that mishandles undersized RTree blobs in a crafted database, leading to a heap-based buffer over-read or other unspecified impact.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-10989?

CVE-2017-10989 has a severity score of 9.8 (Critical).

3

Which software products are affected by CVE-2017-10989?

Software products such as GDAL, Debian SQLite, Debian SQLite3, Ubuntu SQLite3, Apple macOS High Sierra, Apple tvOS, Apple iOS, and Apple watchOS are affected by CVE-2017-10989.

4

How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2017-10989?

To fix CVE-2017-10989, update SQLite to version 3.19.3 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-10989?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-10989 on the following references: [1] http://marc.info/?l=sqlite-users&amp;m=149933696214713&amp;w=2, [2] https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=2405, [3] https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/sqlite3/+bug/1700937

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