CVE-2018-20506
sqlite: Multiple flaws in sqlite which can be triggered via corrupted internal databases (Magellan)
Severity
ImportantRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.0
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Published · December 4, 2018
Updated · November 22, 2025
Description
Multiple flaws were found in sqlite. An attacker having the ability to run arbitrary SQL commands could use this flaw to execute arbitrary code with the permission of the user running the sqlite application.
Statement
This flaw does not affect the versions of sqlite package shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5, 6 and 7. This flaw in sqlite can be exploited by attackers only if they are able to run arbitrary SQL statements on the sqlite database. For more information please see https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1659379#c12
CVSS score applicability
The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.
Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.0 · 7CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE not specified