Description
The getNodeSize function in ext/rtree/rtree.c in SQLite through 3.19.3, as used in GDAL and other products, mishandles undersized RTree blobs in a crafted database, leading to a heap-based buffer over-read or possibly unspecified other impact.
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 | 3.19.3-3 | — |
| Debian 13 | sqlite3 | 3.19.3-3 | — |
| Debian 12 | sqlite3 | 3.19.3-3 | — |
| Debian 8 | sqlite3 | 3.8.7.1-1+deb8u4 | DLA-1633-1 |
| Debian 7 | sqlite3 | 3.7.13-1+deb7u4 | DLA-1018-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | sqlite3 | 3.22.0-1ubuntu0.1 | USN-4019-1 |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | sqlite3 | 3.11.0-1ubuntu1.2 | USN-4019-1 |
Show 1 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 14.04 LTS | sqlite3 | 3.8.2-1ubuntu2.2+esm1 | USN-4019-2 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 12 SP5 | sqlite3 | 3.36.0-9.18.1 | SUSE-SU-2021:3215-1 |
| SLES 12 SP4 | sqlite3 | 3.8.10.2-9.6.1 | SUSE-SU-2021:3215-1, SUSE-SU-2019:1208-1 |
| SLES 12 SP3 | sqlite3 | 3.8.10.2-9.6.1 | SUSE-SU-2021:3215-1, SUSE-SU-2019:1208-1 |
| SLES 12 SP2 | sqlite3 | 3.36.0-9.18.1 | SUSE-SU-2021:3215-1 |
| SLES 12 | sqlite3 | 3.8.3.1-2.12.1 | SUSE-SU-2019:1522-1 |
Show 8 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES for SAP 12 SP5 | sqlite3 | 3.36.0-9.18.1 | SUSE-SU-2021:3215-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP4 | sqlite3 | 3.8.10.2-9.6.1 | SUSE-SU-2021:3215-1, SUSE-SU-2019:1208-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP3 | sqlite3 | 3.8.10.2-9.6.1 | SUSE-SU-2021:3215-1, SUSE-SU-2019:1208-1 |
| SUSE OpenStack Cloud Crowbar 9 | sqlite3 | 3.36.0-9.18.1 | SUSE-SU-2021:3215-1 |
| SUSE OpenStack Cloud Crowbar 8 | sqlite3 | 3.36.0-9.18.1 | SUSE-SU-2021:3215-1 |
| SUSE OpenStack Cloud 9 | sqlite3 | 3.36.0-9.18.1 | SUSE-SU-2021:3215-1 |
| SUSE OpenStack Cloud 8 | sqlite3 | 3.36.0-9.18.1 | SUSE-SU-2021:3215-1 |
| SUSE HPE Helion OpenStack 8 | sqlite3 | 3.36.0-9.18.1 | SUSE-SU-2021:3215-1 |
Alpine
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine v3.6 | sqlite | 3.20.0 | — |
| Alpine v3.5 | sqlite | 3.15.2-r1 | — |
| Alpine v3.4 | sqlite | 3.13.0-r1 | — |
| Alpine v3.3 | sqlite | 3.13.0-r1 | — |
Advisories 11
- ICSA-26-141-03 ABB B&R Automation Studio CISA ICS & IT advisories · May 21, 2026
- SA25P007 B&R Automation Studio Update of SQLite version ABB PSIRT · May 14, 2026
- USN-4019-2 sqlite3 vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 27, 2026
- USN-4019-1 sqlite3 vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 27, 2026
- 4HZM000604 ABB Ability Camera Connect Vulnerabilities in outdated 3rd party component (SQLite 3.2.4) ABB PSIRT · Mar 26, 2026
- DLA-1633-1 sqlite3 - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DLA-1018-1 sqlite3 - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2019:1208-1 Security update for sqlite3 SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2019:1522-1 Security update for sqlite3 SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2021:3215-1 Security update for sqlite3 SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- WID-SEC-2025-0370 Apple Mac OS: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Feb 13, 2025
References
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html
- https://support.apple.com/HT208144
- [debian-lts-announce] 20190111 [SECURITY] [DLA 1633-1] sqlite3 security update mailing-list
- https://sqlite.org/src/vpatch?from=0db20efe201736b3&to=66de6f4a9504ec26
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=2405
- https://sqlite.org/src/info/66de6f4a
- 1039427 vdb-entry
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/sqlite3/+bug/1700937
- https://support.apple.com/HT208113
- https://support.apple.com/HT208112
- http://marc.info/?l=sqlite-users&m=149933696214713&w=2
- https://support.apple.com/HT208115
- 99502 vdb-entry
- openSUSE-SU-2019:1426 vendor-advisory
- USN-4019-1 vendor-advisory
- USN-4019-2 vendor-advisory