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CVE-2015-3717

SQLite printf Format String Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Severity Score

7.5
*CVSS v2

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

Multiple buffer overflows in the printf functionality in SQLite, as used in Apple iOS before 8.4 and OS X before 10.10.4, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via unspecified vectors.

Múltiples desbordamientos de buffer en la funcionalidad printf en SQLite, utilizado en Apple iOS anterior a 8.4 y OS X anterior a 10.10.4, permiten a atacantes remotos ejecutar código arbitrario o causar una denegación de servicio (caída de aplicación) a través de vectores no especificados.

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of SQLite. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the handling of the printf function. The issue lies in the ability to use an arbitrary format string as an argument to an insecure printf function. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to achieve code execution under the context of the current process.

*Credits: Peter Rutenbar
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
Partial
Integrity
Partial
Availability
Partial
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
Partial
Integrity
Partial
Availability
Partial
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
-
Automatable
-
Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2015-05-07 CVE Reserved
  • 2015-07-01 CVE Published
  • 2024-08-06 CVE Updated
  • 2024-11-06 EPSS Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-120: Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
Vendor Product Version Other Status <-- --> Vendor Product Version Other Status
Sqlite
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Sqlite
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< 3.8.9
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-
Affected
Apple
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Mac Os X
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< 10.10.4
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-
Affected
Apple
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Iphone Os
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< 8.4
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-
Affected