CVE-2021-36690

Name: CVE-2021-36690
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-24T14:15:09.797+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-36690 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A segmentation fault can occur in the sqlite3.exe command-line component of SQLite 3.36.0 via the idxGetTableInfo function when there is a crafted SQL query. NOTE: the vendor disputes the relevance of this report because a sqlite3.exe user already has full privileges (e.g., is intentionally allowed to execute commands). EPSS estimates a 3.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A segmentation fault can occur in the sqlite3.exe command-line component of SQLite 3.36.0 via the idxGetTableInfo function when there is a crafted SQL query. NOTE: the vendor disputes the relevance of this report because a sqlite3.exe user already has full privileges (e.g., is intentionally allowed to execute commands). This report does NOT imply any problem in the SQLite library.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.90%

88.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sqlite	Sqlite	3.36.0
Oracle	Zfs Storage Appliance Kit	8.8
Apple	Iphone Os	< 16.0
Apple	Macos	< 13.0
Apple	Tvos	< 16.0
Apple	Watchos	< 9.0

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/28Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/39Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/41Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/47Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/49Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213446Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213486Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213487Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213488Third Party Advisory
https://www.sqlite.org/forum/forumpost/718c0a8d17Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/28Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/39Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/41Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/47Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/49Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/09/msg00050.html
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213446Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213486Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213487Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213488Third Party Advisory
https://www.sqlite.org/forum/forumpost/718c0a8d17Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 24, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-36690?

How severe is CVE-2021-36690?

CVE-2021-36690 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36690?

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