Description
Buffer overflow in the skip-scan optimization in SQLite 3.8.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted SQL statements.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | sqlite3 | 3.8.3-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | sqlite3 | 3.8.3-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | sqlite3 | 3.8.3-1 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | sqlite3 | 3.8.2-1ubuntu2.1 | USN-2698-1 |
Advisories 1
- USN-2698-1 sqlite3 vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 27, 2026
References
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/sqlite3/+bug/1448758
- https://www.sqlite.org/src/info/ac5852d6403c9c9628ca0aa7be135c702f000698
- 76089 vdb-entry
- [oss-security] 20150715 Re: CVE Request: SQLite array overrun in the skip-scan optimization mailing-list
- [oss-security] 20150714 CVE Request: SQLite array overrun in the skip-scan optimization mailing-list
- https://www.sqlite.org/src/info/520070ec7fbaac73eda0e0123596b7bb3e9a6897
- USN-2698-1 vendor-advisory