CVE-2019-9936: SQL Injection

Published Mar 22, 2019
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Updated

In SQLite 3.27.2, running fts5 prefix queries inside a transaction could trigger a heap-based buffer over-read in fts5HashEntrySort in sqlite3.c, which may lead to an information leak. This is related to ext/fts5/fts5hash.c.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
SQLite SQLite=3.27.2
Google Android
debian/sqlite3
3.34.1-33.34.1-3+deb11u13.40.1-2+deb12u23.46.1-73.46.1-9

Event History

Mar 22, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:07 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:07 AM
Description
Apr 6, 2020
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 19, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:01 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·06:02 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via Debian·06:02 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-9936?

The severity of CVE-2019-9936 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

2

How can running fts5 prefix queries inside a transaction trigger a vulnerability in SQLite 3.27.2?

Running fts5 prefix queries inside a transaction can trigger a heap-based buffer over-read in fts5HashEntrySort in sqlite3.c, leading to an information leak.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-9936?

SQLite 3.27.2 is affected by CVE-2019-9936.

4

Is Google Android affected by CVE-2019-9936?

Yes, Google Android is affected by CVE-2019-9936.

5

How can I fix the vulnerability in SQLite 3.27.2?

To fix the vulnerability in SQLite 3.27.2, you should update to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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