CVE-2025-7709: Out Of Bounds write in FTS5 Extension in SQLite

Published Sep 6, 2025
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Updated

An integer overflow exists in the FTS5 https://sqlite.org/fts5.html  extension. It occurs when the size of an array of tombstone pointers is calculated and truncated into a 32-bit integer. A pointer to partially controlled data can then be written out of bounds.

Affected Software

1 affected component
SQLite FTS5 Extension

Event History

Sep 8, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:51 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-7709?

CVE-2025-7709 is categorized with a moderate severity due to the potential for exploitation through an integer overflow in the SQLite FTS5 extension.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-7709?

To fix CVE-2025-7709, users should update to the latest version of the SQLite FTS5 extension, where the vulnerability is patched.

3

What causes CVE-2025-7709?

CVE-2025-7709 is caused by an integer overflow occurring during the calculation of an array size for tombstone pointers.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2025-7709?

Users of the SQLite FTS5 extension are affected by CVE-2025-7709, especially those working with large datasets.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-7709?

The potential impacts of CVE-2025-7709 include the possibility of writing out of bounds to memory, which could lead to data corruption or code execution.

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