CVE-2019-19959: SQL Injection

Published Jan 3, 2020
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Updated

ext/misc/zipfile.c in SQLite 3.30.1 mishandles certain uses of INSERT INTO in situations involving embedded '\0' characters in filenames, leading to a memory-management error that can be detected by (for example) valgrind.

Other sources

SQLite is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by the mishandling of certain uses of INSERT INTO in situations involving embedded '\0' characters in filenames. By using a specially-crafted filename, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service condition.

IBM

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Data Risk Manager<=2.0.6
SQLite SQLite=3.30.1
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=19.10
debian/sqlite3
3.34.1-33.34.1-3+deb11u13.40.1-2+deb12u23.46.1-7+deb13u13.46.1-9

Event History

Jan 3, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:37 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 9, 2020
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:23 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:25 PM
Description
Feb 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·11:05 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 14, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·11:24 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-19959?

CVE-2019-19959 is a vulnerability in SQLite that allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service condition by using a specially-crafted filename.

2

How does CVE-2019-19959 affect IBM Data Risk Manager 2.0.6?

IBM Data Risk Manager 2.0.6 is affected by CVE-2019-19959. Users should apply the patch provided by IBM to fix the vulnerability.

3

Is SQLite 3.30.1 vulnerable to CVE-2019-19959?

Yes, SQLite 3.30.1 is vulnerable to CVE-2019-19959.

4

How can I fix the CVE-2019-19959 vulnerability in Ubuntu Linux 16.04?

To fix the CVE-2019-19959 vulnerability in Ubuntu Linux 16.04, update the sqlite3 package to version 3.22.0-1ubuntu0.3 or later.

5

What is the severity of CVE-2019-19959?

CVE-2019-19959 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

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