CVE-2020-9327: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Feb 21, 2020
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Updated

In SQLite 3.31.1, isAuxiliaryVtabOperator allows attackers to trigger a NULL pointer dereference and segmentation fault because of generated column optimizations.

Affected Software

17 affected componentsFixes available
SQLite SQLite=3.31.1
NetApp Cloud Backup
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=19.10
Siemens Sinec Infrastructure Network Services<1.0.1.1
Oracle Communications Network Charging And Control>=12.0.0<=12.0.3
Oracle Communications Network Charging And Control=6.0.1
Oracle Communications Network Charging And Control=12.0.2
Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center=12.4.0.0
Oracle Hyperion Infrastructure Technology=11.1.2.4
Oracle MySQL Workbench<=8.0.22
Oracle Outside In Technology=8.5.4
Oracle Outside In Technology=8.5.5
Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Kit=8.8
Oracle Communications Messaging Server=8.1
debian/sqlite3
3.34.1-33.34.1-3+deb11u13.40.1-2+deb12u23.46.1-7+deb13u13.46.1-93.53.3-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. 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 3.46.1-9Fixed in 3.53.3-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade sqlite to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.31.1Patch 4374860b29383380
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade sqlite to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.31.1Patch 9d0d4ab95dc0c56e
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade sqlite to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.31.1Patch abc473fb8fb99900

Event History

Feb 21, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:25 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 2, 2020
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:24 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:53 PM
Description
Sep 3, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·09:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·11:05 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 3, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·03:50 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-9327?

CVE-2020-9327 is a vulnerability in SQLite 3.31.1 that allows attackers to trigger a NULL pointer dereference and segmentation fault.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9327?

The severity of CVE-2020-9327 is high with a severity value of 7.5.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-9327?

CVE-2020-9327 affects SQLite 3.22.0-1ubuntu0.3, 3.29.0-2ubuntu0.2, 3.31.1-3, and other versions.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-9327?

To fix CVE-2020-9327, update to a version of SQLite that is not affected by the vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9327?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-9327 on the CERT-Portal Siemens, Gentoo Security, and Netapp Security websites.

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