Vulnerability Description
SQLite before 3.54.0 built with FTS3/FTS4 and SQLITE_ENABLE_FTS3_PARENTHESIS contains a use-after-free vulnerability in fts3BestSnippet() caused by dangling cached position-list pointers. Attackers can run a full-text MATCH query combining OR and NEAR operators with snippet() to read freed heap memory and crash the process.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://abraxaslabs.tech/research/sqlite-fts3-snippet
- https://github.com/sqlite/sqlite
- https://github.com/sqlite/sqlite/blob/version-3.53.4/ext/fts3/fts3_snippet.c#L56
- https://github.com/sqlite/sqlite/commit/a87bd2471a9c0606e78d3c3678bcd9cecaa0e731
- https://sqlite.org/bugs/info/2026-08-17T09:18:24Z
- https://sqlite.org/releaselog/3_54_0.html
- https://sqlite.org/src/info/e4635c4153
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sqlite-before-3.54.0-use-after-free-in-fts3
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-119372?
CVE-2026-119372 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). SQLite before 3.54.0 built with FTS3/FTS4 and SQLITE_ENABLE_FTS3_PARENTHESIS contains a use-after-free vulnerability in fts3BestSnippet() caused by dangling cached position-list pointers. Attackers ca...
How severe is CVE-2026-119372?
CVE-2026-119372 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-119372?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.