CVE-2019-9936
sqlite: heap-based buffer over-read in function fts5HashEntrySort in sqlite3.c
Severity
LowRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.0
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Published · March 18, 2019
Updated · June 27, 2026
Description
A vulnerability was found in SQLite, where a heap-based buffer over-read occurs in the fts5HashEntrySort function within sqlite3.c, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability by running specially crafted queries, lead to an information leak.
Statement
This vulnerability is rated as low severity because it allows an attacker to obtain information through a heap-based buffer over-read, it could lead to data leakage, it does not pose an immediate risk to system integrity or availability.
This issue did not affect the versions of sqlite as shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 and 7 as they did not include support for fts5.
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 · 3.3CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
CWE-122 · Heap-based Buffer Overflow