CVE-2019-5018

Name: CVE-2019-5018
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-05-10T19:29:07.747+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 6.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5018 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 6.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

6.68%

93.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
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

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152809/Sqlite3-Window-Function-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108294Broken Link
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-09Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190521-0001/Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0777Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4205-1/Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152809/Sqlite3-Window-Function-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108294Broken Link
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-09Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190521-0001/Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0777Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4205-1/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 10, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5018?

How severe is CVE-2019-5018?

CVE-2019-5018 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5018?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST