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CVE-2020-13630: ext/fts3/fts3.c in SQLite before 3.32.0 has a use-after-free in fts3EvalNextRow, related to the snippet fea...

ext/fts3/fts3.c in SQLite before 3.32.0 has a use-after-free in fts3EvalNextRow, related to the snippet feature.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2020-13630 is a SQLite memory safety flaw fixed in SQLite 3.32.0. If an application uses an older SQLite build with FTS3 snippet functionality, crafted database queries or content could trigger use-after-free behavior. The bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, or confirmed exploitation evidence.

Executive priority

Address through normal vulnerability remediation, with elevated attention for internet-facing or user-content-processing applications that embed old SQLite. Business risk comes from SQLite’s wide reuse and the difficulty of finding static bundled copies, not from confirmed active exploitation in the provided sources.

Technical view

SQLite before 3.32.0 contains a use-after-free in ext/fts3/fts3.c, in fts3EvalNextRow, related to the FTS3 snippet feature. Multiple downstream vendors issued advisories or updates, indicating broad embedded and packaged exposure. Impact specifics are not fully described in the provided sources.

Likely exposure

Likely exposure is in systems, applications, appliances, or OS packages shipping SQLite before 3.32.0, especially where FTS3 search and snippet generation process untrusted data. Embedded static SQLite copies require separate inventory from operating-system packages.

Exploitation context

The provided bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited active exploitation. Public references include vendor advisories and an upstream SQLite source change. Treat exploitation status as unconfirmed from these sources.

Researcher notes

The strongest technical signal is the upstream SQLite reference and the description naming fts3EvalNextRow. The bundle lacks CVSS, CWE mapping, proof-of-concept status, and detailed impact statements. Avoid assuming arbitrary code execution unless a vendor advisory for the specific product states it.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade directly bundled SQLite to 3.32.0 or later.
  • Apply applicable OS and vendor SQLite security updates.
  • Inventory applications that statically bundle SQLite.
  • Prioritize systems using FTS3 snippet functionality with untrusted inputs.
  • Check vendor advisories where product patch status is unclear.

Validation and detection

  • Identify SQLite runtime and embedded library versions across assets.
  • Confirm no deployed SQLite version is earlier than 3.32.0.
  • Review package advisories for Ubuntu, Fedora, Gentoo, FreeBSD, Debian, Apple, Oracle, and NetApp exposure.
  • Check whether applications enable FTS3 and snippet generation.
  • Verify fixed packages or rebuilt applications are actually deployed.
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Confidence
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Sources
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