CVE-2023-32697: Sqlite-jdbc vulnerable to remote code execution when JDBC url is attacker controlled

Published May 23, 2023
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Updated

Summary

Sqlite-jdbc addresses a remote code execution vulnerability via JDBC URL.

Impacted versions :

3.6.14.1-3.41.2.1 References

https://github.com/xerial/sqlite-jdbc/releases/tag/3.41.2.2

Other sources

SQLite JDBC could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a flaw when JDBC url is attacker controlled. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.

IBM

SQLite JDBC is a library for accessing and creating SQLite database files in Java. Sqlite-jdbc addresses a remote code execution vulnerability via JDBC URL. This issue impacting versions 3.6.14.1 through 3.41.2.1 and has been fixed in version 3.41.2.2.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.xerial:sqlite-jdbc>=3.6.14.1<3.41.2.2
3.41.2.2
Sqlite Jdbc Project Sqlite Jdbc>=3.6.14.1<3.41.2.2
IBM QRadar SIEM<=7.5.0 - 7.5.0 UP6

Event History

May 23, 2023
Advisory Published
08:07 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-32697?

CVE-2023-32697 is a vulnerability in SQLite JDBC that allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system by exploiting a flaw in the JDBC URL.

2

How does CVE-2023-32697 affect the system?

CVE-2023-32697 can be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system by sending a specially crafted request.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-32697?

The severity of CVE-2023-32697 is high, with a CVSS score of 8.8.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-32697?

The affected software versions include org.xerial:sqlite-jdbc version 3.6.14.1 up to (but not including) 3.41.2.2, and IBM QRadar SIEM version 7.5.0 UP6.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-32697?

To fix CVE-2023-32697, update to the remedy version 3.41.2.2 for org.xerial:sqlite-jdbc package and update to a version beyond 7.5.0 UP6 for IBM QRadar SIEM.

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