CVE-2018-8740
UnknownEPSS 8.19%
Last modified
CVE-2018-8740 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In SQLite through 3.22.0, databases whose schema is corrupted using a CREATE TABLE AS statement could cause a NULL pointer dereference, related to build.c and prepare.c.. EPSS estimates a 8.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In SQLite through 3.22.0, databases whose schema is corrupted using a CREATE TABLE AS statement could cause a NULL pointer dereference, related to build.c and prepare.c.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sqlite | Sqlite | <= 3.22.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103466Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=6964Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/sqlite3/+bug/1756349Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00009.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.sqlite.org/cgi/src/timeline?r=corrupt-schemaVendor Advisory
- https://www.sqlite.org/cgi/src/vdiff?from=1774f1c3baf0bc3d&to=d75e67654aa9620bPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103466Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=6964Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/sqlite3/+bug/1756349Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00009.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.sqlite.org/cgi/src/timeline?r=corrupt-schemaVendor Advisory
- https://www.sqlite.org/cgi/src/vdiff?from=1774f1c3baf0bc3d&to=d75e67654aa9620bPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-8740?
In SQLite through 3.22.0, databases whose schema is corrupted using a CREATE TABLE AS statement could cause a NULL pointer dereference, related to build.c and prepare.c.
How severe is CVE-2018-8740?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8740 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8740?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
How Strix Helps
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