CVE-2025-29088: sqlite Integer Overflow — Fix

Description

In SQLite 3.49.0 before 3.49.1, certain argument values to sqlite3_db_config (in the C-language API) can cause a denial of service (application crash). An sz*nBig multiplication is not cast to a 64-bit integer, and consequently some memory allocations may be incorrect.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.6

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-190 Integer Overflow

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
sqlite	sqlite	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/sqlite/sqlite/commit/56d2fd008b108109f489339f5fd55212bb50afd4 https://www.sqlite.org/cves.html

Other References

https://gist.github.com/ylwango613/d3883fb9f6ba8a78086356779ce88248 https://sqlite.org/forum/forumpost/48f365daec https://sqlite.org/releaselog/3_49_1.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-29088? +

In SQLite 3.49.0 before 3.49.1, certain argument values to sqlite3_db_config (in the C-language API) can cause a denial of service (application crash). An sz*nBig multiplication is not cast to a 64-bit integer, and consequently some memory allocations may be incorrect. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-29088? +

CVE-2025-29088 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.6 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-29088? +

CVE-2025-29088 affects products from sqlite, specifically: sqlite. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-29088? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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