NULL pointer dereference in Sqlite

CVE-2018-8740

In SQLite through 3.22.0, databases whose schema is corrupted using a CREATE TABLE AS statement could cause a NULL pointer dereference, related to build.c and prepare.c.

EPSS: 0.081 (94.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8740?
CVE-2018-8740 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sqlite, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2018-03-17.
How severe is CVE-2018-8740?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2018-8740 known to be exploited?
6 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.