SQLite Heap Overflow and Double Free Vulnerability The core issue revolves around a heap overflow caused by a double free vulnerability in the SQLite library, specifically within the sqlite3_free() function. This vulnerability, referenced under CVE-2021-28491, occurs when memory is freed more than once, leading to undefined behavior, memory corruption, and potential exploitation by malicious actors….
Atomic Initialization Challenges in SQLite Database Files When working with SQLite as an application file format, one of the most critical tasks is ensuring that the database file is properly initialized. This process becomes particularly complex when dealing with scenarios where the file may exist in various states, such as being empty, partially initialized, or…
Missing Exports in 32-bit SQLite3 DLLs The core issue revolves around the absence of specific exports in the 32-bit version of the SQLite3 DLL, particularly in version 3.35.3. These missing exports include critical functions such as sqlite3_column_database_name, sqlite3_column_database_name16, sqlite3_column_origin_name, sqlite3_column_origin_name16, sqlite3_column_table_name, sqlite3_column_table_name16, sqlite3_data_directory, sqlite3_deserialize, sqlite3_fts3_may_be_corrupt, sqlite3_fts5_may_be_corrupt, sqlite3_serialize, sqlite3_temp_directory, and sqlite3_version. These functions are essential for…
The Purpose of Lone SELECT Statements in SQLite Triggers SQLite triggers are powerful tools that allow developers to automate actions in response to specific database events, such as INSERT, UPDATE, or DELETE operations. One of the more nuanced aspects of SQLite triggers is the ability to include a standalone SELECT statement within the trigger body….
SQLite Prepared Statements: Automatic Reset and Execution States SQLite prepared statements are a powerful feature for optimizing database operations, particularly when executing repetitive queries or inserts. However, their behavior, especially regarding execution states and automatic reset functionality, can be nuanced and sometimes misunderstood. This post delves into the intricacies of SQLite prepared statements, focusing on…
Incorrect Usable Size Calculation Leading to Data Loss The core issue revolves around a bug in SQLite’s dbdata.c and showdb.c files, where the usable size of database pages is incorrectly calculated. This bug manifests when creating a new database with a specific reserved byte size and inserting data that triggers the use of overflow pages….
Detecting Query Completion in SQLite Shell via Guard Queries When interacting with SQLite through its command-line shell (sqlite3) in a non-interactive mode, such as when the shell is connected to a pipe or script, detecting the completion of a query’s execution becomes non-trivial. Unlike interactive mode, where the shell provides a prompt (sqlite>) after each…
SQLite’s LIMIT Clause on DELETE and UPDATE: A Feature Overview SQLite is a powerful, lightweight, and widely-used relational database management system. One of its notable features is the ability to use the LIMIT clause with DELETE and UPDATE statements, which allows developers to control the number of rows affected by these operations. This feature is…
Segmentation Fault During AppendVFS File Opening The core issue revolves around a segmentation fault (segfault) occurring in SQLite version 3.35.4 when attempting to use the AppendVFS (Virtual File System) to open a file. The fault manifests specifically in the apndOpen function, which is part of the SQLite shell’s implementation of the AppendVFS. The fault is…
SQLite CLI Converts Date and String Parameters to Integers When using the SQLite Command Line Interface (CLI), users may encounter an issue where date strings or other string values assigned to parameters are unexpectedly converted to integers. This behavior occurs when using the .param set command to assign values to parameters. For example, setting a…