CVE-2020-13434: SQL Injection

Published May 24, 2020
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Updated

SQLite is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an integer overflow in the sqlite3strvappendf function. By sending a specially-crafted request, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and cause a denial of service.

Other sources

SQLite through 3.32.0 has an integer overflow in sqlite3strvappendf in printf.c.

— Ubuntu

SQLite. This issue was addressed with improved checks.

Credit

CVE-2020-13434, CVE-2020-13435, CVE-2020-9991

Affected Software

53 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/sqlite<3.32.1
3.32.1
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.0.1
11.0.1
Apple tvOS<14.0
14.0
Apple WatchOS<7.0
7.0
Apple iCloud for Windows<11.5
11.5
IBM Security Verify Access<=10.0.0
Apple iTunes for Windows<12.10.9
12.10.9
Apple iOS<14.0
14.0
Apple iPadOS<14.0
14.0
SQLite SQLite<=3.32.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=32
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=19.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=20.04
FreeBSD FreeBSD>=11.0<11.4
FreeBSD FreeBSD=11.4
FreeBSD FreeBSD=11.4-p1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.0
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.0-p1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.0-p10
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.0-p11
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.0-p12
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.0-p2
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.0-p3
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.0-p4
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.0-p5
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.0-p6
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.0-p7
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.0-p8
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.0-p9
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.1-p1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.1-p2
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.1-p3
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.1-p4
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.1-p5
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.1-p6
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.1-p7
Oracle Communications Cloud Native Core Policy=1.14.0
Oracle Communications Network Charging And Control>=12.0.0<=12.0.3
Oracle Communications Network Charging And Control=6.0.1
Oracle Outside In Technology=8.5.5
Apple Icloud Windows<11.5
Apple Itunes Windows<12.10.9
Apple iPadOS<14.0
Apple iPhone OS<14.0
Apple macOS>=11.0<11.0.1
Apple tvOS<14.0
Apple WatchOS<7.0
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 redhat/sqlite to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.32.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple macOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.0.1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade tvOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.0
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 7.0
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iCloud to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.5
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade iTunes to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.10.9
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 14.0
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 14.0
  9. 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

Event History

May 24, 2020
CVE Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:55 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-13434?

CVE-2020-13434 is a vulnerability in SQLite that was addressed with improved checks.

2

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2020-13434?

CVE-2020-13434 affects Apple tvOS 14.0, Apple macOS Big Sur 11.0.1, Apple iOS 14.0, Apple iPadOS 14.0, Apple watchOS 7.0, Apple iTunes for Windows 12.10.9, and Apple iCloud for Windows 11.5.

3

How severe is CVE-2020-13434?

The severity of CVE-2020-13434 is not specified in the provided information.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-13434?

To fix CVE-2020-13434, update your Apple product to the recommended remedy version mentioned in the affected software section.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-13434?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-13434 on the following Apple support pages: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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