CVE-2024-46488: sqlite-vec v0.1.1 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the npy_token_next function

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-46488 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting sqlite-vec. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

sqlite-vec v0.1.1 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the npy_token_next function. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted file.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787, CWE-122
Published	2024-09-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: asg017

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-25 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

asg017 sqlite-vec DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison sqlite-vec sudo apt install sqlite-vec=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1.1> sudo apt-mark hold sqlite-vec

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

dnf --showduplicates list sqlite-vec sudo dnf downgrade sqlite-vec-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add sqlite-vec

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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-46488?

sqlite-vec: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-46488 being exploited?

CVE-2024-46488 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-2024-46488 affect?

CVE-2024-46488 affects sqlite-vec. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). sqlite-vec v0.1.1 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the npy_token_next function. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted file.

How urgent is CVE-2024-46488?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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