CVE-2020-13434: SQL Injection

Published May 24, 2020
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Updated

Last updated 25 August 2025

Other sources

SQLite is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an integer overflow in the sqlite3strvappendf function. By sending a specially-crafted request, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and cause a denial of service.

— IBM

SQLite through 3.32.0 has an integer overflow in sqlite3strvappendf in printf.c.

— Launchpad

SQLite. This issue was addressed with improved checks.

Credit

CVE-2020-13434, CVE-2020-13435, CVE-2020-9991

Affected Software

53 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/sqlite<3.32.1
3.32.1
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.0.1
11.0.1
Apple tvOS<14.0
14.0
Apple WatchOS<7.0
7.0
Apple iCloud for Windows<11.5
11.5
IBM Security Verify Access<=10.0.0
Apple iTunes for Windows<12.10.9
12.10.9
Apple iOS<14.0
14.0
Apple iPadOS<14.0
14.0
SQLite SQLite<=3.32.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=32
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=19.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=20.04
FreeBSD FreeBSD>=11.0<11.4
FreeBSD FreeBSD=11.4
FreeBSD FreeBSD=11.4-p1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.0
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.0-p1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.0-p10
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.0-p11
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.0-p12
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.0-p2
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.0-p3
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.0-p4
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.0-p5
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.0-p6
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.0-p7
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.0-p8
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.0-p9
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.1-p1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.1-p2
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.1-p3
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.1-p4
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.1-p5
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.1-p6
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.1-p7
Oracle Communications Cloud Native Core Policy=1.14.0
Oracle Communications Network Charging And Control>=12.0.0<=12.0.3
Oracle Communications Network Charging And Control=6.0.1
Oracle Outside In Technology=8.5.5
Apple Icloud Windows<11.5
Apple Itunes Windows<12.10.9
Apple iPadOS<14.0
Apple iPhone OS<14.0
Apple macOS>=11.0<11.0.1
Apple tvOS<14.0
Apple WatchOS<7.0
debian/sqlite3
3.34.1-33.34.1-3+deb11u13.40.1-2+deb12u23.46.1-7+deb13u13.53.3-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/sqlite to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.32.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple macOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.0.1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade tvOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.0
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.0
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iCloud to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.5
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade iTunes to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.10.9
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS and iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.0
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.0
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/sqlite3 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.34.1-3Fixed in 3.34.1-3+deb11u1Fixed in 3.40.1-2+deb12u2Fixed in 3.46.1-7+deb13u1Fixed in 3.53.3-1
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade sqlite to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.32.0
  11. Compensating control

    Mitigate the denial of service by restricting or filtering any network access that can reach the service using SQLite, until the SQLite integer-overflow fix (improved checks in sqlite3_str_vappendf) is applied.

Event History

May 24, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:55 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·09:14 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·09:14 PM
Description
Jul 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·11:37 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-13434?

CVE-2020-13434 is a vulnerability in SQLite that was addressed with improved checks.

2

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2020-13434?

CVE-2020-13434 affects Apple tvOS 14.0, Apple macOS Big Sur 11.0.1, Apple iOS 14.0, Apple iPadOS 14.0, Apple watchOS 7.0, Apple iTunes for Windows 12.10.9, and Apple iCloud for Windows 11.5.

3

How severe is CVE-2020-13434?

The severity of CVE-2020-13434 is not specified in the provided information.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-13434?

To fix CVE-2020-13434, update your Apple product to the recommended remedy version mentioned in the affected software section.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-13434?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-13434 on the following Apple support pages: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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