CVE-2025-6965: sqlite — Fix

Description

There exists a vulnerability in SQLite versions before 3.50.2 where the number of aggregate terms could exceed the number of columns available. This could lead to a memory corruption issue. We recommend upgrading to version 3.50.2 or above.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-197 CWE-197

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
sqlite	sqlite	< 3.50.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.sqlite.org/src/info/5508b56fd24016c13981ec280ecdd833007c9d8dd595edb295b984c2b487b5c8

Other References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Sep/49 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Sep/53 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Sep/56 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Sep/57 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Sep/58 http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/09/06/1 https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-225816.html https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-485750.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-6965? +

There exists a vulnerability in SQLite versions before 3.50.2 where the number of aggregate terms could exceed the number of columns available. This could lead to a memory corruption issue. We recommend upgrading to version 3.50.2 or above. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2025-6965? +

CVE-2025-6965 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-6965? +

CVE-2025-6965 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-2025-6965? +

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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