CVE-2024-0232: A heap use-after-free issue has been identified in SQLite in the jsonParseAddNodeArray() function in sqlite3.c

Routine

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CVE-2024-0232 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.7) affecting sqlite, enterprise linux, extra packages for enterprise linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A heap use-after-free issue has been identified in SQLite in the jsonParseAddNodeArray() function in sqlite3.c. This flaw allows a local attacker to leverage a victim to pass specially crafted malicious input to the application, potentially causing a crash and leading to a denial of service.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-416
Published	2024-01-16
Last modified	2026-11-06

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: fedoraproject · redhat · sqlite

Last updated 2026-11-06 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-16 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-11-06 14:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sqlite sqlite UPGRADE

Affected: >= 3.43.0 and < 3.43.2

Fixed in: 3.43.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.43.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sqlite || rpm -q sqlite || sqlite --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.43.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade sqlite

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade sqlite

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.43.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison sqlite sudo apt install sqlite=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.43.0> sudo apt-mark hold sqlite

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list sqlite sudo dnf downgrade sqlite-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.43.0> sudo dnf versionlock add sqlite

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

redhat enterprise linux MITIGATE

Affected: 8.0 · 9.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

fedoraproject extra packages for enterprise linux DOWNGRADE

Affected: 8.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy extra-packages-for-enterprise-linux || rpm -q extra-packages-for-enterprise-linux || extra-packages-for-enterprise-linux --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison extra-packages-for-enterprise-linux sudo apt install extra-packages-for-enterprise-linux=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0> sudo apt-mark hold extra-packages-for-enterprise-linux

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list extra-packages-for-enterprise-linux sudo dnf downgrade extra-packages-for-enterprise-linux-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0> sudo dnf versionlock add extra-packages-for-enterprise-linux

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

fedoraproject fedora MITIGATE

Affected: 39

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 39

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-0232?

sqlite: upgrade to 3.43.2; enterprise linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; extra packages for enterprise linux: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-0232 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0232 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-0232 affect?

CVE-2024-0232 affects sqlite, enterprise linux, extra packages for enterprise linux. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.7). A heap use-after-free issue has been identified in SQLite in the jsonParseAddNodeArray() function in sqlite3.c. This flaw allows a local attacker to leverage a victim to pass specially crafted malicious input to the application, potentially

How urgent is CVE-2024-0232?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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