CVE-2019-5018: Use After Free

Published May 9, 2019
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Updated

An exploitable use after free vulnerability exists in the window function functionality of Sqlite3 3.26.0. A specially crafted SQL command can cause a use after free vulnerability, potentially resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can send a malicious SQL command to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/sqlite<3.28.0
3.28.0
SQLite SQLite=3.26.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=19.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=19.10
Google Android
debian/sqlite3
3.34.1-33.34.1-3+deb11u13.40.1-2+deb12u23.46.1-7+deb13u13.53.3-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/sqlite to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.28.0
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 3.34.1-3Fixed in 3.34.1-3+deb11u1Fixed in 3.40.1-2+deb12u2Fixed in 3.46.1-7+deb13u1Fixed in 3.53.3-1

Event History

May 10, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:46 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 6, 2020
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:29 PM
Description
Feb 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·09:14 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·11:32 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-5018?

CVE-2019-5018 is an exploitable use after free vulnerability in the window function functionality of Sqlite3 3.26.0.

2

How severe is CVE-2019-5018?

CVE-2019-5018 has a severity rating of 8.1 (high).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-5018?

CVE-2019-5018 affects Sqlite3 version 3.26.0.

4

How can CVE-2019-5018 be exploited?

CVE-2019-5018 can be exploited by sending a specially crafted SQL command.

5

What is the remedy for CVE-2019-5018?

The remedy for CVE-2019-5018 is to update to version 3.27.2-2ubuntu0.2 of Sqlite3.

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