CVE-2022-35737: Libsqlite3 sys `libsqlite3-sys` Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-jw36-hf63-69r9
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-129
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-35737 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) `libsqlite3-sys` vulnerability (CWE-129: Improper Validation of Array Index) affecting Libsqlite3 sys libraries in the crates.io ecosystem. The issue involves `libsqlite3-sys` via c sqlite improperly validates array index. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.25.1.

CVE-2022-35737 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-35737
GHSA Identifier GHSA-jw36-hf63-69r9
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-129: Improper Validation of Array Index
Affected Product Libsqlite3 sys
Package Ecosystem crates.io
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2022-35737

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Libsqlite3 sys dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

libsqlite3-sys fixed: 0.25.1 
Upgrade libsqlite3-sys to 0.25.1
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for libsqlite3-sys

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-35737, inspect your project dependencies for Libsqlite3 sys:

inspect dependencies for libsqlite3-sys

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Libsqlite3 sys in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.25.1), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-129: Improper Validation of Array Index, where the product uses untrusted input when calculating or using an array index, but the product does not validate or incorrectly validates the index to ensure the index references a valid position within the array. In Libsqlite3 sys, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

SQLite 1.0.12 through 3.39.x before 3.39.2 sometimes allows an array-bounds overflow if billions of bytes are used in a string argument to a C API.

CVE-2022-35737 Affected Libsqlite3 sys Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.25.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
libsqlite3-sys
 crates.io
< 0.25.1
0.25.1

References

NVD — CVE-2022-35737 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-35737
blog.trailofbits.com/2022/10/25/sqlite-v... WEB
https://blog.trailofbits.com/2022/10/25/sqlite-vulnerability-july-2022-library-api
Libsqlite3 sys Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/rusqlite/rusqlite
kb.cert.org/vuls/id/720344 WEB
https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/720344
rustsec.org/advisories/rustsec-... WEB
https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2022-0090.html
Libsqlite3 sys Security Information SECURITY
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-40
Libsqlite3 sys Security Information SECURITY
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220915-0009
sqlite.org/releaselog/3_39_2.h... WEB
https://sqlite.org/releaselog/3_39_2.html
www.sqlite.org/cves.html WEB
https://www.sqlite.org/cves.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-35737?
CVE-2022-35737 is a security vulnerability in Libsqlite3 sys involving `libsqlite3-sys` via C SQLite improperly validates array index under CWE-129: Improper Validation of Array Index.
Which Libsqlite3 sys versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.25.1 across affected packages: libsqlite3-sys.
What version fixes CVE-2022-35737?
Upgrading to 0.25.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is libsqlite3-sys affected?
Yes, libsqlite3-sys is affected in releases prior to 0.25.1. Upgrade your dependency to 0.25.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-35737?
CVE-2022-35737 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-35737?
CVE-2022-35737 is classified under CWE-129: Improper Validation of Array Index (The product uses untrusted input when calculating or using an array index, but the product does not validate or incorrectly validates the index to ensure the index references a valid position within the array.).
How can I check crates.io dependencies for CVE-2022-35737?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for libsqlite3-sys'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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