How severe is CVE-2017-13685?

CVE-2017-13685 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-13685 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-13685?

CVE-2017-13685 affects Sqlite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13685?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-13685 published?

CVE-2017-13685 was published on 2017-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-13685

CVE-2017-13685 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sqlite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Sqlite
Published: 2017-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The dump_callback function in SQLite 3.20.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (EXC_BAD_ACCESS and application crash) via a crafted file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-13685?: The dump_callback function in SQLite 3.20.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (EXC_BAD_ACCESS and application crash) via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2017-13685?: CVE-2017-13685 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-13685 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-13685?: CVE-2017-13685 affects Sqlite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13685?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-13685 published?: CVE-2017-13685 was published on 2017-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sqlite:sqlite:3.20.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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