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CVE-2015-3414

7.5 · HIGH

SQLite before 3.8.9 does not properly implement the dequoting of collation-sequence names, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (uninitialized memory access and app…

Published Apr 24, 2015sqliteCWE-908EPSS 4.66%

Overview

CVE-2015-3414 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting sqlite sqlite. It was published on April 24, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

SQLite before 3.8.9 does not properly implement the dequoting of collation-sequence names, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (uninitialized memory access and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted COLLATE clause, as demonstrated by COLLATE"""""""" at the end of a SELECT statement.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sqlite. Update sqlite to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
sqlitesqlite0Affected
phpphp>= 5.4.0, < 5.4.42Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-3414?

CVE-2015-3414 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting sqlite sqlite. It was published on April 24, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-3414?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-3414?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sqlite. Update sqlite to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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