Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
SQLite 3.31.1 can access memory out of bounds when ALTER TABLE processes views containing a nested FROM clause. The public record does not provide severity scoring, impact detail, or active exploitation evidence. Treat this as a dependency exposure issue, especially where SQLite handles untrusted SQL, database files, or migration workflows.
Executive priority
Set priority after confirming where SQLite 3.31.1 exists and whether untrusted users can affect database schema operations. Without exploit or severity evidence, this is not automatically critical, but embedded dependency reach can be broad.
Technical view
CVE-2020-35527 is a CWE-119 out-of-bounds access issue in SQLite 3.31.1 tied to ALTER TABLE handling of views with nested FROM clauses. The source bundle names SQLite 3.31.1 only. No CVSS vector, exploit details, or definitive fixed version is provided in the supplied sources.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely in applications or appliances embedding SQLite 3.31.1. Risk depends on whether an attacker can influence SQL DDL, database schemas, migration operations, or crafted SQLite databases processed by the application.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed in KEV, and the supplied sources do not state active exploitation. The bundle does not establish remote exploitability. Validation should focus on version presence and whether untrusted input can reach ALTER TABLE or schema-processing paths.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description, affected version, CWE, and references. Do not assume affected versions beyond SQLite 3.31.1 or a fixed release without vendor confirmation. The SQLite source reference may be relevant, but its contents were not included in the source bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory applications and appliances embedding SQLite 3.31.1.
- Check SQLite and vendor guidance for fixed versions or backports.
- Prioritize upgrades where untrusted SQL or database files are processed.
- Restrict DDL execution to trusted administrative workflows.
- Review NetApp advisory if NetApp products are in scope.
Validation and detection
- Confirm SQLite runtime and bundled library versions in deployed software.
- Search SBOMs and dependency manifests for SQLite 3.31.1.
- Identify workflows that execute ALTER TABLE or schema migrations.
- Check whether users can upload or import SQLite database files.
- Review crash telemetry for SQLite-related out-of-bounds symptoms.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.sqlite.org/src/info/c431b3fd8fd0f6a6CVE reference
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221111-0007/CVE reference
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CWE details
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Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.