CVE-2019-16168: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-m2vp-56p6-9q2h
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-369
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2019-16168 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-369: Divide By Zero) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product divides a value by zero.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2019-16168 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2019-16168
GHSA Identifier GHSA-m2vp-56p6-9q2h
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-369: Divide By Zero
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

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:R/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 Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2019-16168

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

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

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

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2019-16168, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

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

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-369: Divide By Zero, where the product divides a value by zero. In Software, 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

In SQLite through 3.29.0, whereLoopAddBtreeIndex in sqlite3.c can crash a browser or other application because of missing validation of a sqlite_stat1 sz field, aka a "severe division by zero in the query planner."

References

NVD — CVE-2019-16168 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-16168
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2021-14
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2021-11
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2021-08
www.sqlite.org/src/timeline WEB
https://www.sqlite.org/src/timeline?c=98357d8c1263920b
www.sqlite.org/src/info/e4598ecbdd... WEB
https://www.sqlite.org/src/info/e4598ecbdd18bd82945f6029013296690e719a62
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2020.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.html
www.mail-archive.com/sqlite-users@mailin... WEB
https://www.mail-archive.com/sqlite-users@mailinglists.sqlite.org/msg116312.html
www.mail-archive.com/sqlite-users@mailin... WEB
https://www.mail-archive.com/sqlite-users%40mailinglists.sqlite.org/msg116312.html
usn.ubuntu.com/4205-1 WEB
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4205-1
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200122-0003
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190926-0003
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-16
lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/packa... WEB
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/XZARJHJJDBHI7CE5PZEBXS5HKK6HXKW2
lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/packa... WEB
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/XZARJHJJDBHI7CE5PZEBXS5HKK6HXKW2
lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce... WEB
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/08/msg00037.html
kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index WEB
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10365
cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ss... WEB
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-398330.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00032.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00033.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16168?
CVE-2019-16168 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-369: Divide By Zero.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2019-16168?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-16168?
CVE-2019-16168 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2019-16168?
CVE-2019-16168 is classified under CWE-369: Divide By Zero (The product divides a value by zero.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2019-16168?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. 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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