CVE-2017-13685
The dump_callback function in SQLite 3.20.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service ...
The dump_callback function in SQLite 3.20.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (EXC_BAD_ACCESS and application crash) via a crafted file.
Attack profile
How easy it is to exploit
- Attack vector
- Local
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- None
- User interaction
- Required
What an attacker can affect
- Confidentiality
- None
- Integrity
- None
- Availability
- High
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
NVD Score used
5.5
The dump_callback function in SQLite 3.20.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (EXC_BAD_ACCESS and application crash) via a crafted file.
- Record
CVE-2017-13685- CVSS 3.0
- 5.5 Medium
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - CVSS 2.0
- 4.3 Medium
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P - Weakness
- CWE-20
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
The dump_callback function in SQLite 3.20.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (EXC_BAD_ACCESS and application crash) via a crafted file.
- Record
CVE-2017-13685- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2017-5202 No score
The dump_callback function in SQLite 3.20.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (EXC_BAD_ACCESS and application crash) via a crafted file.
- Record
EUVD-2017-5202- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-69wm-j7rv-57pp
5.5
The dump_callback function in SQLite 3.20.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service ...
The dump_callback function in SQLite 3.20.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (EXC_BAD_ACCESS and application crash) via a crafted file.
- Record
GHSA-69wm-j7rv-57pp- CVSS 3.0
- 5.5 Medium
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-20
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVAZL-44160
5.5
CVE-2017-13685 affecting package libchewing 0.5.1-18
The dump_callback function in SQLite 3.20.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (EXC_BAD_ACCESS and application crash) via a crafted file.
- Record
AZL-44160- CVSS 3.0
- 5.5 Medium
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-05
OSVAZL-44418
5.5
CVE-2017-13685 affecting package jimtcl 0.83-3
The dump_callback function in SQLite 3.20.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (EXC_BAD_ACCESS and application crash) via a crafted file.
- Record
AZL-44418- CVSS 3.0
- 5.5 Medium
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-05
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OSV
5.5
The dump_callback function in SQLite 3.20.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (EXC_BAD_ACCESS and application crash) via a crafted file.
- Record
CVE-2017-13685- CVSS 3.0
- 5.5 Medium
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2017-13685
5.5
The dump_callback function in SQLite 3.20.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (EXC_BAD_ACCESS and application crash) via a crafted file.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2017-13685- CVSS 3.0
- 5.5 Medium
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVUBUNTU-CVE-2017-13685
5.5
The dump_callback function in SQLite 3.20.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (EXC_BAD_ACCESS and application crash) via a crafted file.
- Record
UBUNTU-CVE-2017-13685- CVSS 3.0
- 5.5 Medium
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVUSN-4019-1 No score
sqlite3 vulnerabilities
It was discovered that SQLite incorrectly handled certain SQL files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. This issue only affected Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. (CVE-2017-2518, CVE-2017-2520)
It was discovered that SQLite incorrectly handled certain queries. An attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code. This issue only affected Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and Ubuntu 18.10. (CVE-2018-20505)
It was discovered that SQLite incorrectly handled certain queries. An attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code. This issue only affected Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and Ubuntu 18.10. (CVE-2018-20346, CVE-2018-20506)
It was discovered that SQLite incorrectly handled certain inputs. An attacker could possibly use this issue to access sensitive information. (CVE-2019-8457)
It was discovered that SQLite incorrectly handled certain queries. An attacker could possibly use this issue to access sensitive information. This issue only affected Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and Ubuntu 18.10. (CVE-2019-9936)
It was discovered that SQLite incorrectly handled certain inputs. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a crash or execute arbitrary code. This issue only affected Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and Ubuntu 18.10. (CVE-2019-9937)
It was discovered that SQLite incorrectly handled certain inputs. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service. This issue only affected Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. (CVE-2016-6153)
It was discovered that SQLite incorrectly handled certain databases. An attacker could possibly use this issue to access sensitive information. This issue only affected Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. (CVE-2017-10989)
It was discovered that SQLite incorrectly handled certain files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service. This issue only affected Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. (CVE-2017-13685)
It was discovered that SQLite incorrectly handled certain queries. An attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. This issue only affected Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. (CVE-2017-2519)
- Record
USN-4019-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVUSN-4019-2 No score
sqlite3 vulnerabilities
USN-4019-1 fixed several vulnerabilities in sqlite3. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM and 14.04 ESM.
Original advisory details:
It was discovered that SQLite incorrectly handled certain SQL files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. (CVE-2017-2518)
It was discovered that SQLite incorrectly handled certain queries. An attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2018-20346, CVE-2018-20506)
It was discovered that SQLite incorrectly handled certain inputs. An attacker could possibly use this issue to access sensitive information. (CVE-2019-8457)
It was discovered that SQLite incorrectly handled certain inputs. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2016-6153)
It was discovered that SQLite incorrectly handled certain databases. An attacker could possibly use this issue to access sensitive information. This issue only affected Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. (CVE-2017-10989)
It was discovered that SQLite incorrectly handled certain files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2017-13685)
- Record
USN-4019-2- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
libchewingAzure Linux:3 |
through 0.5.1-18 | None known |
jimtclAzure Linux:3 |
through 0.83-3 | None known |
sqlite3Debian:12 |
before 3.20.1-1 | 3.20.1-1 |
sqlite3Debian:13 |
before 3.20.1-1 | 3.20.1-1 |
sqlite3Debian:14 |
before 3.20.1-1 | 3.20.1-1 |
sqlite3Ubuntu:Pro:14.04:LTS |
before 3.8.2-1ubuntu2.2+esm1, plus listed versions 3.7.17-1ubuntu13.8.0.2-1ubuntu13.8.1-1ubuntu13.8.1-1ubuntu33.8.2-1ubuntu13.8.2-1ubuntu23.8.2-1ubuntu2.13.8.2-1ubuntu2.2 |
3.8.2-1ubuntu2.2+esm1 |
sqlite3Ubuntu:16.04:LTS |
before 3.11.0-1ubuntu1.2, plus listed versions 3.8.11.1-13.9.1-23.9.2-13.10.0-13.10.1-13.10.2-13.11.0-1ubuntu13.11.0-1ubuntu1.1 |
3.11.0-1ubuntu1.2 |
sqlite3Ubuntu:18.04:LTS |
before 3.22.0-1ubuntu0.1, plus listed versions 3.19.3-33.20.1-23.21.0-13.22.0-1 |
3.22.0-1ubuntu0.1 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | OSV | |
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2017-13685 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.5) in Sqlite, published August 29, 2017. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 1.82%, the 78th percentile. Fixed in sqlite3 3.20.1-1.
References
mail-archive.com/sqlite-users%40mailinglists.sqlite.org/msg105314.html
securityfocus.com/bid/100521
usn.ubuntu.com/4019-1
usn.ubuntu.com/4019-2
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-13685
github.com/advisories/GHSA-69wm-j7rv-57pp
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security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-13685
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-13685
ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4019-1
ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4019-2
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-13685
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-6153
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-2518
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-2519
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-2520
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-10989
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-20346
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-20505
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-20506
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-8457
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-9936
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-9937